Kolkata's AMRI hospital to set up probe committee

The AMRI hospital management today said it would set up a 5-member inquiry committee into the fire, that led to the loss of 91 lives, and claimed its radio therapy department was safe.

"Atomic Energy Regulatory Board and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre have inspected the place and declared it to be safe," AMRI Hospital Vice-President S Upadhyay said in a release here.

Upadhyay claimed no hazardous material was stored in the basement. "The fire department will also investigate the matter and we all are awaiting the outcome.

He said the hospital would set up a 5-member inquiry committee soon to inquire into the fire.

Claiming no staff member of AMRI fled after the fire, he said two of them died showing "exemplary courage in saving many lives yesterday.

"Several others from our staff members who were present on that dreadful morning, have been discharged with minor injuries."

He said the situation at the hospital was under control with 27 doctors and 69 nurses in attendance.