Palghar COVID hospital fire: Maha govt announces Rs 5 lakh aid each for victims' families
Palghar COVID hospital fire: Maha govt announces Rs 5 lakh aid each for victims' families

Maharashtra government announced Rs 5 lakh each as compensation to families of victims of Palghar COVID-19 hospital fire incident that happened on April 23.

"This is a big accident.

Those found responsible won't be spared.

Affected patients are being shifted to nearby hospitals.

The government will provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakhs each to the families of those who lost their lives," said Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde.

The fire has claimed 13 lives so far.