Fire breaks out in RML Hospital, authorities deny the incident

A fire broke out near an operation theatre of RML Hospital in the wee hours of August 25, destroying surgical instruments, police said but hospital authorities denied the incident.
The fire department denied any knowledge about any fire having broken out at the hospital.
"A minor fire was reported from the hospital on August 25 around 1.30 AM. The fire broke out near the operation theatre and surgical equipment and laparoscopy machines were damaged.
"Four fire-tenders were present at the spot. The cause of the fire is suspected to be short-circuit. But no casualties were reported," a senior police officer said.

Atul Garg,Chief Fire Officer of Delhi Fire Service said, "We didn't receive any fire call from RML Hospital."
Additional Medical Superintendent of RMLV K Tiwari, when contacted, denied any such incident at had taken place.
"As per my knowledge there has not been any fire incident," he said.