PIMS officials, staff found negligent in preliminary probe into nursery fire
“A preliminary report prepared by the inquiry committee constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has found negligence on the part of officers and staff of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences…”
The committee also examined the timeline of the fire being reported and the arrival of the fire brigade. The report found that rescue teams faced several obstacles while attempting to reach the affected area. The facility had locked doors, technical staff were unavailable and adequate firefighting equipment was not present, it said.
Rescue personnel had to break through walls to gain access to the affected area,. The committee also found that hospital staff had not received adequate training to deal with emergency situations. The 48-hour deadline given to the inquiry committee expires on Friday.
However, officials said the committee would submit a detailed report within five days after completing its investigation. The inquiry will further examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine responsibility for the lapses identified at the hospital.
Written by Hania Amir
Aman-e-Pakistan Senior Journalist & Bureau Reporter
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