Odisha hospital inferno: 4 officials suspended, incidents sparks political firestorm in assembly

• Rohan Umak
• March 18, 2026

Odisha hospital fire: In the aftermath of the deadly blaze, which erupted at Odisha’s SCB Medical College and Hospital, killing 12 patients, the government suspended four officials on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the opposition parties intensified calls for accountability and demanded the resignation of state Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling. The death toll had mounted to 12 from the initial 10, as two more people succumbed to burns later.  Fact-finding report…