LIVE: Protest over death of UPSC aspirants continues; Delhi LG assures appropriate action
Delhi basement UPSC aspirant deaths: From students' protest in Rajinder Nagar to political reactions over the incident, catch all latest developments around the tragedy here
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Delhi UPSC aspirants tragedy: A student during a protest after three civil services aspirants died due to drowning at a coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar area, in New Delhi, Monday, July 29, 2024. (Photo: PTI)
Students have been protesting against authorities after three UPSC aspirants died due to flooding of the basement at Rau's IAS coaching institute in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar. While the Delhi Police have made several arrests in connection with the death, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a committee to investigate the incident and file its report in 30 days. The panel will have the Additional Secretary, MoUHA, Principal Secretary (Home), Delhi Govt, Special CP, Delhi Police, Fire Advisor and JS, MHA as the Convener.
Delhi's LG has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for kin of three IAS aspirants. He also assured action against responsible officials of fire services, police and MCD.
Meanwhile, civil services aspirant Avinash Dubey urged the Supreme Court to address the deaths of three students in a flooded Delhi coaching centre basement. Dubey blamed poor drainage and apathy by Delhi authorities for yearly waterlogging in major coaching hubs. He called for immediate action to protect students' safety and requested a permanent solution to the recurring issue.
In the wake of the incident, Lok Sabha members cutting across party lines have also demanded an inquiry into the tragic incident, with the BJP blaming the city's AAP government for the tragic incident. So far, the owner and the coordinator of the Rau's IAS Study Circle, and five others have been arrested and booked for culpable homicide and other charges. Police is likely question MCD officials. The accused were sent to 14-day judicial custody by the Tis Hazari Court on Monday.
6:19 PM
Coaching centre deaths: NHRC calls for detailed report within two weeks
The National Human Rights Commission has sought responses from chief secretary, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi; the commissioner of police; and the municipal corporation commissioner. Additionally, the commission observed that news reports “indicated negligence on the part of the authorities” and said that they could not escape liability.
5:44 PM
Coaching centre deaths: 'Team Drishti extremely cautious about the safety of students'
Drishti IAS owner Vikas Divyakirti also said that Team Drishti is extremely cautious about the safety of the students. He added, "The comprehensive action taken by Municipal Corporation of Delhi in the last few days is welcome."
5:21 PM
'Anger justified': Drishti IAS owner Vikas Divyakirti breaks silence on death of UPSC aspirants
In a statement, Drishti IAS owner Vikas Divyakirti said, "The anger seen among the students regarding this accident is completely justified. It would be appropriate if this anger gets correctly channelised and the government issues certain guidelines for coaching institutes. In this regard, we are willing to actively co-operate with the government."
3:52 PM
Coaching centre deaths: BJP stages sit-in near Rajghat against AAP govt; pays homage to victims
As a mark of protest, BJP leaders and workers covered their mouths with ribbons and also paid homage to the victims by observing a two-minute silence. "The three young students fell victim to the corruption of Aam Aadmi Party, which rules Delhi and MCD," Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva alleged during his address to the gathering.
3:41 PM
I believe 10-12 people are missing from coaching centre in Old Rajender Nagar: Pappu Yadav
Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav on Tuesday claimed that 10 to 12 people are missing from the coaching centre in Old Rajender Nagar, where three USPC aspirants died due to drowning on Saturday evening. "Not only have three students died at the coaching centre, but there is also a list of six missing students. I believe 10 to 12 people are missing. All attempts are being made to hide this fact,” PTI quoted Yadav as saying.
2:40 PM
Action will be taken against MCD, police, fire services within 24 hours: Delhi LG
According to a Raj Niwas statement, Delhi LG VK Saxena also assured the protesting students that action will be taken against officials of Delhi Fire Services (DFS), police, and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) responsible for the incident within 24 hours.
2:25 PM
Whatever appropriate action needs to be taken will be taken: Delhi LG
Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday said appropriate action will be taken in connection with the deaths of three civil services aspirants in the basement of a coaching centre. "It is a tragic incident. Whatever appropriate action needs to be taken will be taken. I do not believe in taking hasty decisions. Things are slowly coming to light. Whatever steps need to be taken will be taken," he told reporters on the sidelines of flagging off 320 electric buses.
2:22 PM
AAP leaders protest outside Parliament over coaching centre deaths
1:42 PM
Coaching centre deaths: UPSC aspirants write to Chief Justice of India, seek his intervention
In a letter to CJI DY Chandrachud, the aspirants wrote, "The incident has not only shattered the lives of the deceased aspirants and their families but has also raised significant concerns about the safety and regulatory oversights in the operation of coaching centers, libraries, and other establishments running in basement areas. The gravity of the situation is exacerbated by the fact that such incidents were foreseeable and preventable had proper measures been taken by the authorities involved."
1:23 PM
Coaching centre deaths: NHRC issues notices to Delhi govt, municipal commissioner
The NHRC has issued notices to the Delhi government, city police chief and municipal commissioner in connection with the deaths of three civil services aspirants in the basement of a coaching centre here. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sought a detailed report from them in two weeks, a statement said.
12:53 PM
'Waterlogging a chronic issue in Old Rajinder Nagar; MCD biggest culprit'
On Monday evening, the students held a candle light vigil near the coaching centre in question. "The MCD is the biggest culprit. Whenever it rains, the streets are waterlogged and you risk falling into an open manhole or getting an electric shock and dying," said protesting students.
12:40 PM
No accused will be spared: Delhi mayor on coaching centre deaths
Following the tragic deaths of three students at a coaching institute in Old Rajinder Nagar due to severe waterlogging, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi stated on Monday that she reached the site immediately after receiving the information, assessed the situation, and assured that illegally operating coaching centres would not be spared.
12:28 PM
Plea on coaching centre deaths: Matter to be heard by 2-judge HC bench shortly
The plea was mentioned for urgent hearing on Tuesday before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela which said the matter be listed on Wednesday if the petition is in order by afternoon. Petitioner advocate said he filed the petition on Monday and urged the court to hear it during the day. The court, however, said he shall remove the objections, if any, and thereafter it will be listed for hearing on Wednesday.
12:07 PM
Will continue protest against coaching centres that aren't following rules: Students
Protesting students are planning to hold a candle march and start a hunger strike until all their demands are met. A student, Satyam Singh, told PTI, "Our demands are immediate compensation for the family members of the victim from Rau's IAS Study Circle on moral grounds and strict action against those responsible for the safety and security lapse." Heavy police deployment has been made in the area to maintain law and order. According to officials, Rau's IAS Study Circle was illegally using the basement of the building as a library. Locals have alleged that the drainage system in the area was heavily clogged with silt. So far, police have arrested seven people, including the owner and coordinator of the coaching institute, in connection with the incident.
11:54 AM
UPSC coaching centre deaths: HC to hear plea seeking setting up of panel to probe incident
The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear on Wednesday a plea seeking to constitute a high-level committee to probe the incident in which three civil service aspirants drowned at the basement of a coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar here. The plea was mentioned for urgent hearing on Tuesday before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela which said the matter be listed on Wednesday if the petition is in order by afternoon.
Topics : UPSC Protest Student New Delhi MCD IAS IFS IPS officers MHA Ministry of Home Affairs Delhi Police
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First Published: Jul 30 2024 | 9:39 AM IST
