The death of five patients in a fire at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital has sparked a major controversy. The fire occurred in the hospital’s multi-speciality ventilator unit earlier this week but was quickly brought under control. Following the incident, reports of the patient deaths have raised concerns and led to political repercussions.
Relatives of the deceased individuals have expressed suspicions that the removal of life support systems during the emergency evacuation may have contributed to the deaths. Family members claim that some patients, including Sanish and Krishnankutty, saw their conditions deteriorate after the fire, resulting in their deaths. Hospital authorities, however, have stated that the deaths were not directly caused by the fire but by other underlying medical conditions.
The Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V. D. Satheesan, has demanded a transparent investigation into the matter. He has urged both the Health Department and the police to conduct a thorough inquiry to determine the exact cause of the deaths. Satheesan has criticized the state government for alleged healthcare sector deterioration and emphasized the need for accountability in the tragic incident.
