New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the fire incident at a hospital in Jaipur, and wished speedy recovery of those injured.

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In a post on X, VP said, 'Deeply saddened by loss of lives due to the tragic fire incident at a hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for strength to those who have lost their loved ones and for the speedy recovery of the injured.'

A fire broke out at the ICU of a trauma centre at SMS Hospital in Jaipur late Sunday night. Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph confirmed six deaths after the tragic accident.

Prima facie, the fire was caused by a short circuit; meanwhile, the forensics team is investigating to determine the cause, Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph told ANI.

He said, 'Our FSL team's investigation will reveal the cause of the fire. At first glance, it appears to be a short circuit, but the final cause will only be determined after the FSL investigation. The death of six people has been confirmed.' He added that the bodies of the deceased have been shifted to the mortuary and will be sent for a post-mortem.

'The remaining have been shifted to another ward and are under treatment. The bodies of the deceased have been shifted to the mortuary. Once everything is done, the post-mortem of the bodies will be conducted,' the Commissioner further said.

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Monday demanded a high-level investigation into the matter.

The Rajasthan government on Monday constituted a 6-member committee to investigate the incident.

The committee will be chaired by Iqbal Khan, Commissioner of the Medical Department, and includes Mukesh Kumar Meena, Additional Director of Hospital Administration in Rajasthan Medical Education Society (RajMES), Chandan Singh Meena, Chief Engineer, RajMES; Ajay Mathur, Chief Engineer, Electrical in PWD; RK Jain, Additional Principal, SMS Medical College, and Chief Fire Officer, Jaipur Municipal Corporation. (ANI)