Judicial panel begins probe into SCB fire tragedy that killed 12

Almost One Month After SCB Fire Tragedy, Judicial Commission Begins Inquiry

Cuttack: A judicial commission of inquiry into the devastating fire that ripped through the Trauma Care ICU at SCB Medical College and Hospital (MCH) here officially got underway on Monday, seeking answers into the March 16 blaze that claimed lives of 12 patients. Retired district judge Laxmidhar Biswal is the sole member of the commission. He along with his team reached the SCBMCH campus this morning and questioned hospital staff and officials …

Judicial panel begins probe into SCB fire tragedy that killed 12

Cuttack: A judicial inquiry into the fire tragedy at the trauma care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital began Monday, with officials saying the investigation will examine all aspects of the incident that claimed 12 lives. Retired District Judge and Commission Chairman Laxmidhar Biswal initiated the probe with a visit to the hospital, where he conducted a preliminary inquiry. He first inspected the principal’s office before proceeding to the…