Delhi Coaching Centre Deaths: A Tragic Incident

On July 27, 2024, a devastating incident occurred in Delhi where  three UPSC aspirants lost their lives due to flooding in the basement of a coaching center in Old Rajinder Nagar.

Delhi Coaching Centre Deaths: Key Points

• Victims: Three young students, including Shreya Yadav, Tanya Soni, and Navin Dalwin, succumbed to the tragic incident.
• Location: The incident took place at Rau’s IAS Study Circle, a popular coaching institute for UPSC aspirants.
• Cause: Heavy rainfall led to the basement flooding, trapping the students inside.

• Widespread protests erupted demanding strict action against the coaching center and authorities responsible.
• MCD sealed 13 illegal coaching centers operating in basements.
• Arrests were made in connection with the incident.
• Government officials expressed condolences and promised investigations.

Delhi Coaching Centre Deaths: Ongoing Developments

The situation is still evolving with investigations underway to determine the exact cause of the tragedy and to hold those responsible accountable.

• Rescue Efforts: Fire department and NDRF teams were deployed, but unfortunately, the three students couldn’t be saved.
• Public Outrage: The incident has brought to light the precarious conditions in which many coaching centers operate, especially those in basements.

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Delhi Coaching Centre Deaths: Questions Raised

The tragedy has raised many serious questions which are as follows.

• Safety regulations for coaching centers, particularly those in basements.
• The role of authorities in ensuring the safety of students.
• The pressure cooker environment faced by UPSC aspirants.