Health Minister of Maharashtra, Rajesh Tope on January 09 announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakhs for the kin of the children who died in the fire incident at Bhandara District General Hospital today.
He said, "Ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakhs each to be provided to the kin of the deceased in the fire incident at Bhandara District General Hospital." State Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray also ordered an inquiry into the incident.