The Special Newborn Care Unit at RIMS was struck by a sudden fire at about 11.50 pm on Monday, forcing the evacuation of 28 children and triggering a rapid response from the hospital’s emergency team.
Preliminary reports point to an electrical short in the air‑conditioning system as the likely trigger, but investigators say the exact cause remains undetermined until the police inquiry concludes.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy condemned the tragedy and ordered a comprehensive probe, demanding that the safety protocols of all Telangana hospitals be reviewed and upgraded.
Authorities will also examine the functioning of the hospital’s electrical and fire‑safety infrastructure, and the investigation will look into any lapses that may have contributed to the loss of the two infants.
The final report, due by the end of next month, will lay out recommendations for preventing similar incidents, with RIMS already pledging to implement stricter fire‑safety standards.