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Govt hospitals don't comply with fire safety regulations: West Bengal

Nearly a week after 93 people perished in the AMRI hospital fire, the West Bengal government today admitted that a number of state-run hospitals do not have proper fire safety arrangements.

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Nearly a week after 93 people perished in the AMRI hospital fire, the West Bengal government today admitted that a number of state-run hospitals do not have proper fire safety arrangements.

"Many government hospitals do not have proper fire safety arrangements. Their electrical wiring system is precarious. But these hospitals have wider entry and exits than private hospitals," Fire Services Minister Javed Khan told newsmen.

He said the Fire Services Audit Committee formed after last week's fire incident at AMRI Hospital, was inspecting fire safety arrangements in private and public hospitals.

"The committee will submit a report to the chief minister. The erring hospitals would be given up to 20 days to comply with fire safety norms, failing which, steps will be taken against them," Khan said.

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