Delhi hospital fire: License expired in March, unqualified doctors, no extinguishers - What led to death of 7 babies

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Also Read: 'Came to know through news, friend': Fathers of two babies killed in Delhi hospital fire share their plightSpeaking to ANI, Chaudhary said that the hospital had installed over 10 beds when it had permission only for five beds, and 12 newborns were admitted at the time of incident.Further, Delhi Police also said that the doctors at the facility were not qualified to treat a newborn child in need of Neo-Natal Incentive care, as they were BAMS degree holders only."There were no fire extinguishers installed in the hospital in case of eruption of fire. There is no emergency exit in the hospital in case of any emergency," ANI quoted Delhi police as saying.Meanwhile, police have arrested hospital owner Naveen Khichi, and Dr Akash who was on duty.According to reports, in 2021, Khichi was booked for alleged mistreatment of a newborn during treatment, and at that time, it was discovered that the hospital was not registered under the Delhi Nursing Home Act.Meanwhile, Delhi government has orders Magisterial Enquiry into the Vivek Vihar New Born Baby Care Hospital Fire incidentAdditional Chief Secretary, Revenue and and Divisional Commissioner DDMA, Ashwani Kumar directed Shahadra District Magistrate and District Disaster Management Authority will inquire about the fire tragedy.Also Read | Delhi hospital fire: Owner of New Born Baby Care has history of criminal negligence, says reportEarlier in the day, Atul Garg, Director of the Delhi Fire Department said that there were some oxygen cylinders, because of which the blast took place.While six babies were declared brought dead, one died during treatment.