A fire at the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, which tragically claimed the lives of 11 newborns, has been ruled accidental, according to a two-member inquiry committee, according to a news report.

The incident, which happened in the hospital’s neonatal wards around 10.45pm on Friday, did not result in the registration of any First Information Report (FIR) as the panel found no evidence of conspiracy or criminal negligence, NDTV reported, citing sources. .