A horrific fire at an unregistered Sri Lankan nursing home killed 13 residents and injured 8, many of whom had mental health conditions — including one found chained, allegedly to prevent wandering. Staff claimed chains were used to protect patients from harm, citing past incidents of entanglement or falls. The facility, operating without official registration despite working with government agencies, had received referrals from hospitals, courts, and police. Its administrator said registration was underway and that a viral social media campaign by her stepson — now detained for negligence — had drawn support. Videos online showed residents dancing and doing martial arts, masking the grim reality. Investigators suspect an electrical fault in a water pump sparked the blaze, which quickly spread through mattresses and pillows. Survivors were moved to another facility run by the same group, while authorities probe the facility’s operations and conditions. The tragedy exposes dangerous gaps in oversight for vulnerable populations and has ignited public outrage.
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