Panic at IGM Hospital as Fire Breaks Out—Swift Emergency Response Averts Major Tragedy.A sudden fire broke out late Saturday night at the Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) Hospital in the heart of the capital city, triggering panic among patients, their families, and hospital staff. The blaze, which originated in the hospital’s oxygen storage room, was reportedly caused by an electrical short circuit.The incident sparked chaos, with many patients and attendants rushing out of the building in fear. Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded as worried mothers carrying newborns, elderly patients, and medical staff scrambled to evacuate to safety.Fortunately, quick action by the authorities prevented the situation from escalating. Personnel from the West Agartala Police Station were among the first to respond, swiftly arriving at the scene to manage the crowd and secure the premises. Simultaneously, two fire engines from the Agartala Fire and Emergency Services Department were deployed.Firefighters acted with precision and urgency, successfully bringing the flames under control in a short time. Their prompt intervention, along with coordinated efforts by hospital security and local police, ensured that no lives were lost and that critical medical infrastructure remained largely unharmed.While the fire caused considerable panic and disrupted normal hospital operations, the efficient response turned a potentially devastating incident into a narrowly avoided tragedy.Authorities have launched a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire and to assess the safety standards of the hospital. Meanwhile, hospital officials have assured the public that all necessary steps will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.