Outrage Erupts in Delhi Over Civil Services Aspirants' Deaths at Flooded Coaching Centre

Several students were detained following a protest in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi, demanding accountability and compensation after three civil services aspirants died due to heavy flooding at a coaching centre. The incident has led to widespread outrage, blame towards the Delhi government, and calls for better safety measures in coaching institutes.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 28-07-2024 20:10 IST | Created: 28-07-2024 20:10 IST
Outrage Erupts in Delhi Over Civil Services Aspirants' Deaths at Flooded Coaching Centre
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Several students were detained following a protest in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi, demanding action against those responsible for the deaths of three civil services aspirants at a local coaching centre. The protest caused significant traffic disruptions and resulted in a scuffle with the police.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage among students, who are calling for accountability and compensation for the victims' families. Protestors have criticized the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for negligence, citing poor safety measures in coaching institutes.

Authorities confirmed that the basement of the coaching centre flooded following heavy rain, leading to the tragic incident. The owner and coordinator of the coaching centre have been arrested as the investigation continues.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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