Delhi Police File Chargesheet in May 25 Hospital Fire Case Killing Seven Infants

Jul 25, 2024, 03:08 AM

Delhi police have filed a charge sheet against two doctors, including the owner, in connection with a fire at an east Delhi neonatal hospital on May 25 that resulted in the deaths of seven infants. The charge sheet, which is 800 pages long, highlights severe negligence and regulatory breaches. The accused, Dr. Naveen Khichi and Dr. Akash, face charges under sections 304, 308, and 34 of the IPC, as well as Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act. The chargesheet also notes that the hospital staff did not act swiftly during the fire.