Fire Mishap / SCB Fire Tragedy: PM Modi, Dharmendra Pradhan Express Grief, Announce Ex-gratia
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims. He also announced an ex-gratia assistance of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the next of kin of those who died in the fire.
Cuttack, Mar 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and several other leaders expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a tragic fire incident at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack on Monday.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday when a major fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the trauma care centre at SCB Medical College and Hospital. According to reports, at least 10 patients lost their lives, while several others suffered serious burn injuries in the blaze.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said, "The mishap at a hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, is deeply painful. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."
It further added that an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. Additionally, the injured would be given Rs. 50,000. The raging blaze erupted at around 2.30 a.m. to 3 a.m. due to a suspected electric short circuit.
After meeting the injured patients at the hospital and reviewing the situation, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh each for the family members of the deceased patients.
He also ordered a judicial inquiry into the tragic incident and assured stringent action against anyone found guilty of negligence in duty leading to the inferno.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan described the incident as “unimaginable” and said he was deeply distressed to learn about the loss of lives. He extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, praying for the eternal peace of the departed souls.
He wished strength and courage for the grieving relatives during this painful time, while hoping for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Also Read: SCB Fire Mishap: Odisha CM Expresses Deep Grief, Announces Rs 25L Financial Aid
The tragic incident has cast a pall of grief across Odisha, with leaders at both the state and national levels pledging support and relief measures.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday when a major fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the trauma care centre at SCB Medical College and Hospital. According to reports, at least 10 patients lost their lives, while several others suffered serious burn injuries in the blaze.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said, "The mishap at a hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, is deeply painful. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."
ଓଡ଼ିଶାର କଟକରେ ଏକ ହସ୍ପିଟାଲରେ ଘଟିଥିବା ଦୁର୍ଘଟଣା ଗଭୀର ଯନ୍ତ୍ରଣାଦାୟକ। ଯେଉଁମାନେ ନିଜ ପ୍ରିୟଜନଙ୍କୁ ହରାଇଛନ୍ତି ସେମାନଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତି ସମବେଦନା। ଆହତମାନଙ୍କ ଆଶୁ ଆରୋଗ୍ୟ ପାଇଁ ମୁଁ ପ୍ରାର୍ଥନା କରୁଛି।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 16, 2026
ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକ ମୃତକଙ୍କ ନିକଟ ସମ୍ପର୍କୀୟଙ୍କୁ ପିଏମଏନଆରଏଫରୁ ୨ ଲକ୍ଷ ଟଙ୍କାର ଅନୁକମ୍ପାମୂଳକ ସହାୟତା ପ୍ରଦାନ କରାଯିବ । ଆହତମାନଙ୍କୁ…
It further added that an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. Additionally, the injured would be given Rs. 50,000. The raging blaze erupted at around 2.30 a.m. to 3 a.m. due to a suspected electric short circuit.
After meeting the injured patients at the hospital and reviewing the situation, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh each for the family members of the deceased patients.
He also ordered a judicial inquiry into the tragic incident and assured stringent action against anyone found guilty of negligence in duty leading to the inferno.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan described the incident as “unimaginable” and said he was deeply distressed to learn about the loss of lives. He extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, praying for the eternal peace of the departed souls.
He wished strength and courage for the grieving relatives during this painful time, while hoping for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Also Read: SCB Fire Mishap: Odisha CM Expresses Deep Grief, Announces Rs 25L Financial Aid
The tragic incident has cast a pall of grief across Odisha, with leaders at both the state and national levels pledging support and relief measures.
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