Delhi IAS Coaching Centre Owner Arrested After Tragic Student Deaths

Tragic Deaths at Delhi IAS Coaching Centre Prompt Arrests and Crackdown

Introduction

In a heartbreaking incident in Delhi, the owner and coordinator of Rau’s IAS Study Circle were arrested following the tragic deaths of three students. The victims, Tania Soni, Shreya Yadav, and Nevin Dalwin, lost their lives when the basement of the coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar (ORN) was flooded.

Details of the Incident

The flooding occurred in the basement of Rau’s IAS Study Circle, leading to the deaths of three civil service aspirants. The bodies of the victims were discovered after an extensive rescue operation by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

Legal Action Taken

The Delhi Police have registered a case against the coaching centre’s owner and coordinator under Sections 105, 106(1), 115/2, 290, and 35 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The arrest highlights the serious implications of non-compliance with safety regulations.

Mayor’s Response

In response to the tragedy, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi has ordered an immediate crackdown on all coaching centres operating in basements. She directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner to take action against these establishments for violating building bye-laws.

Inquiry and Next Steps

Mayor Oberoi has also called for an inquiry to determine if any MCD officials were negligent in their duties. The aim is to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure strict adherence to building safety norms.

Rescue Operations

The NDRF’s rescue operation lasted seven hours. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), M Harsha Vardhan, confirmed that the operation concluded with the recovery of the three bodies. The police are now reviewing CCTV footage as part of their investigation.

This tragic event has spurred a critical review of safety regulations for coaching centres in Delhi. The arrests and subsequent actions by the Mayor underscore the need for rigorous compliance with building safety standards to protect students and prevent such tragedies.

Aakhir Tak Editor-in-Chief

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