Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen advised all government officials today to remain vigilant, increase monitoring, and conduct regular fire prevention activities.
The minister made the statements at the Radisson Blu Hotel when media questioned him about the fire at a seven-story building on Bailey Road, which killed 46 people.
"Nothing could be more tragic than this incident. The raids against mismanagement must continue," he added.
In an update on the Bailey Road fire, the minister said, "We released six patients out of 11 who were undergoing treatment at hospitals as per the decision of medical board members."
He also announced the formation of a seven-member medical board for the treatment of the injured, which he will lead.
The health minister joined the 23rd International Congress and Scientific Seminar at Radisson Blu Hotel.
