Vice President Radhakrishan condoles loss of lives in Odisha hospital fire

**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on March 13, 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan with Delhi Lt. Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu during a meeting, in New Delhi. (@VPIndia/X via PTI Photo) (PTI03_13_2026_000367B)

New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday expressed sorrow at the death of 10 patients in a fire at a hospital in Odisha’s Cuttack.

In a social media post, the vice president said he was deeply saddened by the tragic fire incident.

“My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he said.

At least ten patients were killed after a fire erupted in an ICU in Odisha government-run SCB Medical College and Hospital early Monday.

Around 11 hospital staff members suffered burn injuries while rescuing patients to safety. PTI NAB NAB DV DV

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