In the aftermath of the fire at the trauma centre of Jaipur’s Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital, which claimed six lives, a hospital official has alleged that repeated warnings about safety lapses and poor maintenance were ignored by higher authorities.

Dr Anurag Dhakad, who was removed on Monday as the trauma centre in-charge, claimed that he had repeatedly cautioned senior officials about faulty electrical systems, water leakage, and unsafe construction work that had rendered the facility hazardous.

According to Dr Dhakad, his most recent warning was issued on October 3, just two days before the fire. In the letter addressed to the Medical Superintendent of SMS Hospital, he wrote, “Ongoing construction of the Neuro OT (operation theatre) on the third floor of the Trauma Centre has led to

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