Newborn's Charred Body Discovered After Fire at Madhya Pradesh Hospital Reveals Serious Safety Violations

Dec 15, 2025 11:32 pm CST

A devastating incident at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh has exposed serious safety and procedural failures after a newborn's charred body was discovered hours following a fire in the gynaecology ward. Despite initial denials of casualties, the discovery revealed not only the tragedy but also that multiple hospitals in the region operate without valid fire safety certificates, prompting investigations and demands for accountability from officials and the victim's family.