New Delhi, March 16 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday expressed grief over the fire mishap at a hospital in Odisha's Cuttack, which resulted in the death of 10 people and left at least 11 staff members injured.

The incident occurred at the SCB Medical College and Hospital's Trauma Care ICU centre in Cuttack on early hour on Monday.

Sharing a post on X, Rajnath wrote, "The fire mishap at a hospital in Cuttack, Odisha is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of those who are injured. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said the mishap at the hospital was "painful" and offered con...