Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar left for Delhi from Patna on Thursday. Janata Dal United (JDU) working president Sanjay Jha was also present with him. Though his visit to Delhi came at a time when a private hospital caught fire in Muzaffarpur district this morning, killing at least 4 people, he came to Delhi instead of visiting the hospital. Not only this, he did not say anything even after several hours had passed after the accident. RJD has targeted this yatra.
A massive fire broke out in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) of a private hospital in Muzaffarpur district in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least 3 people. Many sick people were injured. The District Magistrate of the district said about the incident, “We received information about a fire in the hospital early in the morning. At least 4 people have died in this arson. While about 13 to 15 patients were undergoing treatment in the ICU, they have been admitted to other hospitals.
Investigation into the incident started: Hospital management
The hospital administration says that initially it is suspected that the fire broke out due to short circuit in the ICU ward. The fire spread rapidly in the ward, due to which the ICU was filled with smoke and there was great difficulty in taking out the patients. As soon as information about the incident was received, a rescue operation was started in the hospital.
The hospital management said that it is fully cooperating with the administration and investigation into the incident has been started. Officials believe that information is being collected regarding some patients, so the possibility of the death toll increasing cannot be ruled out.
Health Minister did not reach the hospital
Even after the massive fire incident in a hospital in Muzaffarpur, the state Health Minister did not give any reaction till 12 noon nor did he visit the hospital. Instead he left for Delhi. However, he later expressed grief over the accident by posting on social media.
Taking aim at Nishant Kumar’s visit to Delhi, opposition party Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) said on
In Muzaffarpur, Bihar, a fire broke out in an illegal hospital which was being run in collusion with the health department by ignoring the rules. Many people died and many got burnt. But look at the responsibility of the Health Minister, without any accountability on this sad incident, with folded hands and a smile, he went out to visit Delhi in the summer.
— Rashtriya Janata Dal (@RJDforIndia) June 4, 2026
RJD further said, “Neither expressed condolences, nor talked about action against the culprits, nor visited the incident site. Will such a health minister or ministers run Bihar? Shameful conduct and behavior of a minister! Does our Bihar deserve such a health minister?”
Responsibility for the incident will be fixed: Nishant
Nishant Kumar wrote on He further said, “May God give peace to the departed souls at his feet and provide patience, strength and support to the bereaved family in this difficult time.”
The news of death of many people due to fire in private hospital of Muzaffarpur is extremely sad and heartbreaking. I express my deep condolences to the families affected by this accident.
The district administration has been instructed to take all possible steps for the safety and treatment of injured patients. of relief
— Nishant Kumar – Nishant Kumar (@Nishantjdu) June 4, 2026
On the other hand, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary expressed deep sorrow for the people killed in the Muzaffarpur fire incident. Also announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the deceased. According to official sources, four patients died while many others got burnt in a fire that broke out in the ICU on the fourth floor of Prasad Hospital located in Brahmpura area of Muzaffarpur early today. Those who died also included patients who were admitted in the ICU. About 20 patients were taken out safely.
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