In a tragic incident, the owner and the coordinator of Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Delhi were detained just hours after the bodies of three students were found in the flooded basement of the coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar (ORN). This alarming event has prompted swift action from authorities, highlighting the dangers of operating in unsafe conditions.
According to police reports, a case has been filed against them under Sections 105, 106(1), 115/2, 290, and 35 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Victims Identified
Tania Soni (age 25), Shreya Yadav (age 25), and Nevin Dalwin (age 28) are the victims’ names. The community has been shocked by their passing, and the dangerous conditions in certain coaching institutes have come to light.
Mayor Shelly Oberoi’s Immediate Response
In response to the tragedy, Mayor Shelly Oberoi has ordered a crackdown on all coaching centres operating in basements across the city. She instructed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner to take immediate action against these centres, stating they violate building bye-laws and do not meet safety standards.
Inquiry into MCD’s Role
Mayor Oberoi also called for an inquiry to determine if any MCD officers were responsible for the oversight that led to this tragedy. This investigation aims to hold accountable those who may have neglected their duties, leading to the unsafe conditions at Rau’s IAS Study Circle.
Rescue Efforts and Investigation
The bodies of the three civil service aspirants were recovered on Saturday after a massive flooding incident. The Delhi Fire Department received a distress call about waterlogging at Rau’s IAS Study Circle around 7 pm. Following extensive rescue efforts, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) concluded their search operation on Sunday, having worked tirelessly for seven hours.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) M Harsha Vardhan informed PTI that the NDRF’s operation had successfully recovered three bodies. He also mentioned that CCTV footage from the area was being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.
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