TGHRC seeks report on cause of RIMS Adilabad fire, inquiry findings
The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the deaths of five infants in a fire at the RIMS Adilabad's Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) and requested a detailed report from the State government. The commission is concerned about the unit's maintenance, safety arrangements, and the circumstances leading to the fire and subsequent deaths.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical public health and safety concerns in government medical facilities, potentially leading to accountability measures and improved infrastructure standards to prevent future tragedies.
The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the deaths of five infants in a fire at the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Adilabad on Tuesday (September 21, 2026) and sought a detailed report from the State government.
The Commission, headed by Chairperson Justice Shameem Akther, also took note of reports raising concerns over the maintenance and safety arrangements at the SNCU, including the condition of air-conditioning and electrical installations, fire alarms, fire-fighting equipment and emergency evacuation arrangements.
The TGHRC said it considered it necessary to ascertain the facts and circumstances that led to the fire and the subsequent deaths of the infants, besides examining the safety measures in place at the unit.
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