Jaipur ICU Trauma Centre Fire: CM Bhajanlal visits hospital, Ex CM seeks high-level probe

October 6, 2025

 Jaipur: A devastating fire broke out in the ICU of the Trauma Centre at Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur, leading to the deaths of eight critically ill patients. The incident has sparked widespread grief and calls for accountability.

In a post on X, “The incident of a fire breaking out at the trauma center of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur is extremely unfortunate. Upon reaching the hospital, I gathered information from the doctors and officials and issued instructions to ensure swift relief efforts. Every possible step is being taken for the safety of patients, their treatment, and the care of those affected, and the situation is being continuously monitored. May Lord Shri Ram grant place at His divine feet to the departed souls. The state government stands with the affected families and is committed to providing them every possible assistance.”

जयपुर के सवाई मानसिंह अस्पताल के ट्रॉमा सेंटर में आग लगने की घटना अत्यंत दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है।

अस्पताल पहुंचकर चिकित्सकों एवं अधिकारियों से जानकारी ली और त्वरित राहत कार्य सुनिश्चित करने के निर्देश दिए। मरीजों की सुरक्षा, इलाज और प्रभावित लोगों की देखभाल के लिए हर संभव कदम उठाए जा…

— Bhajanlal Sharma (@BhajanlalBjp) October 6, 2025

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the hospital in the very early morning hours and ordered immediate relief measures. Senior Congress leader and former CM Ashok Gehlot expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and demanded a high-level investigation into the incident.

Taking to social media, Gehlot wrote, “The death of eight people due to the fire in the ICU of SMS Hospital’s Trauma Centre is deeply saddening. I pray to God for peace for the departed souls and a speedy recovery for those injured.” He said that the state government must conduct a thorough inquiry to ensure such incidents do not recur in the future.

SMS अस्पताल के ट्रोमा सेंटर के ICU में आग लगने से 7 लोगों की मृत्यु बहुत दुखी करने वाली है। मैं ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करता हूं कि इस हादसे में कम से कम जनहानि हो। प्रभु दिवंगत आत्माओं को अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान दें एवं घायलों को शीघ्र ‌स्वस्थ करें।

राज्य सरकार इस घटना की उच्च…

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) October 6, 2025

Chief Minister Sharma expressed deep anguish over the tragedy. In a social media statement, he described the incident as “extremely unfortunate”. He visited the hospital shortly after the incident to assess the situation firsthand. After meeting with doctors and hospital officials, the Chief Minister instructed authorities to ensure immediate relief work and provide all necessary assistance to the victims and their families. “Every effort is being made to ensure proper treatment, safety, and support for those affected. The situation is being closely monitored,” he said.

The fire broke out around 11.20 p.m. in the storeroom of the Neuro ICU ward at the Trauma Centre. At the time, 11 patients were admitted to that ICU, and another 13 were in the adjacent ward. The cause is suspected to be a short circuit, and an official investigation is underway. Earlier, the state government formed a six-member committee to investigate the incident, including senior officials from the Medical Department, PWD, Fire Department, and SMS Medical College.