Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar declined to comment when asked about the deadly fire that broke out in the ICU of a private hospital in Muzaffarpur. The brief response came amid growing scrutiny over healthcare safety standards following the incident, which claimed four lives and left several others injured. The fire reportedly originated in the hospital's ICU, with preliminary reports pointing to a possible short circuit. Patients were evacuated and shifted to nearby medical facilities as emergency teams rushed to the scene. The tragedy has sparked political reactions, with opposition leaders demanding accountability and stricter enforcement of safety norms in healthcare institutions.