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The tragic death of three civil services aspirants in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar area has sparked outrage and protests among students. The incident occurred on Saturday when the basement of their coaching institute, Rau's IAS Study Circle, was flooded with rainwater, leading to the students' deaths. Students have been protesting outside the institute, demanding justice for the victims and accountability for the civic failures that led to the tragedy.
The protesters claim that a 2017 report highlighting the risks of flooding in the area due to inadequate infrastructure was ignored by the authorities. This negligence, they argue, directly contributed to the deaths of the students. The report, which was commissioned by the Delhi government, pointed out the lack of proper drainage systems and the susceptibility of the area to flooding during heavy rains.
The tragedy has raised concerns about the safety of students attending coaching institutes in Delhi, especially those located in basements or other potentially hazardous locations. The incident also underscores the need for the authorities to address the issue of flooding in the city, which has become a recurring problem, particularly during the monsoon season. The protesters are demanding immediate action from the government to ensure the safety of students and prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future.
Source: Delhi Coaching Centre Tragedy : 2017 Report On Civic Failure 'Ignored' - News18