Funerals begin for 14 infants killed in fire at Islamabad hospital
Funerals have begun in Islamabad for 14 babies killed in a fire at the Institute of Medical Sciences, as grieving parents demand answers over how the tragedy occurred.
Funerals have begun in Islamabad for 14 infants who were killed in a fire at the city's Institute of Medical Sciences. Al Jazeera reported on the tragedy in a video report showing the grief unfolding among affected families.
Parents of the babies who died are expressing both profound sorrow and anger, demanding answers over how such a disaster could occur at a medical facility meant to safeguard patients, including newborns. Families are calling for a clear account of the circumstances surrounding the fire and for those responsible to be held accountable.
The loss of so many infant lives at once has drawn widespread attention and reaction in Pakistan. Funeral ceremonies are taking place among close family and relatives, while public discussion continues over the causes of the fire and where responsibility lies.
