Updated November 9th, 2021 at 00:57 IST

Madhya Pradesh: Children's ward of Kamla Nehru Hospital catches fire, rescue op underway

A Children's ward of Kamla Nehru Hospital in Bhopal caught fire late on Monday where several children are suspected to be stuck in the building

Reported by: Swagata Banerjee
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A Children's ward of Kamla Nehru Hospital in Bhopal caught fire late on Monday where several children are suspected to be stuck in the hospital building. The fire brigade has reached the spot and rescue operations are currently underway. Madhya Pradesh Medical education minister Vishvas Sarang who was at the site at the time of the incident, said, ''Four children have died, 36 children have been rescued. An inquiry has been ordered.''

The families of the children are reportedly in a state of panic and have expressed their anger. 

This is a developing story, further inputs are awaited.

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Published November 8th, 2021 at 23:33 IST