<p>The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has sealed as many as basement spaces of 10 coaching centres and libraries in the national capital for violating building bylaws. The civic undertook the drive in&nbsp;Shahdara (South Zone), Karol Bagh, and Najafgarh Zone of the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The action comes days after three civil services aspirants died in the basement of a coaching institute in the Old Rajinder Nagar area. The three students drowned as&nbsp;they were studying in the library, being illegally operated in the basement of the institute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi took to social media to inform about the action taken by the MCD.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"MCD's sealing drive continues in East Delhi today. We are in the process of doing everything to set an example for all coaching centres that think of flouting rules," wrote Oberoi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As many as&nbsp;four basements that doubled up as illegal libraries were operational in the Karol Bagh Zone, four in the Shahdara South Zone and two in the Najafgarh Zone. After sealing the libraries,&nbsp;MCD also issued notices to coaching centres and property owners for issues of property and violation of the requisite laws.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, in the immediate aftermath of the incident, MCD had sealed 13 coaching centres in Old Rajinder Nagar and vowed to expand the drive citywide.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/delhi-coaching-centre-deaths-video-shows-moments-when-students-were-trapped-745195" target="_blank"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Delhi coaching centre deaths: Video shows moments when students were trapped</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>'Death chambers'</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier this week, the Supreme Court took suo moto cognisance of the issue and&nbsp;issued a notice to the Centre, the Delhi government and the civic body regarding the safety norms they had prescribed so far.</p>

<p>The apex court also called out the coaching centres for running 'death chambers' where the lives of students were compromised.</p>

<p>"These places (coaching centres) have become death chambers. Coaching institutes can operate online unless there is full compliance of the safety norms and basic norms for a dignified life. Coaching centres are playing with the lives of aspirants who come from different parts of the country," a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ias-coaching-centres-with-illegal-basements-sealed-after-three-die-in-flooding-incident-745055"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;India: 13 IAS coaching centres with illegal basements sealed in Delhi after three die in flooding incident</strong></a></p>

<p>Last week, the Delhi High Court transferred the probe into the deaths of the students from Delhi Police to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure that the "public had no doubt" over the probe.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has sealed as many as basement spaces of 10 coaching centres and libraries in the national capital for violating building bylaws.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has sealed as many as basement spaces of 10 coaching centres and libraries in the national capital for violating building bylaws. The civic undertook the drive in Shahdara (South Zone), Karol Bagh, and Najafgarh Zone of the city. The action comes days after three civil services aspirants died in the basement of a coaching institute in the Old Rajinder Nagar area. The three students drowned as they were studying in the library, being illegally operated in the basement of the institute. Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi took to social media to inform about the action taken by the MCD. "MCD's sealing drive continues in East Delhi today. We are in the process of doing everything to set an example for all coaching centres that think of flouting rules," wrote Oberoi. MCD's sealing drive continues in East Delhi today. We are in process of doing everything to set an example for all those coaching centers which think of flouting rules. pic.twitter.com/UVUNuII2ea — Dr. Shelly Oberoi (@OberoiShelly) August 7, 2024 × As many as four basements that doubled up as illegal libraries were operational in the Karol Bagh Zone, four in the Shahdara South Zone and two in the Najafgarh Zone. After sealing the libraries, MCD also issued notices to coaching centres and property owners for issues of property and violation of the requisite laws. Notably, in the immediate aftermath of the incident, MCD had sealed 13 coaching centres in Old Rajinder Nagar and vowed to expand the drive citywide. Watch | Delhi coaching centre deaths: Video shows moments when students were trapped 'Death chambers' Earlier this week, the Supreme Court took suo moto cognisance of the issue and issued a notice to the Centre, the Delhi government and the civic body regarding the safety norms they had prescribed so far. The apex court also called out the coaching centres for running 'death chambers' where the lives of students were compromised. "These places (coaching centres) have become death chambers. Coaching institutes can operate online unless there is full compliance of the safety norms and basic norms for a dignified life. Coaching centres are playing with the lives of aspirants who come from different parts of the country," a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said. Also read | India: 13 IAS coaching centres with illegal basements sealed in Delhi after three die in flooding incident Last week, the Delhi High Court transferred the probe into the deaths of the students from Delhi Police to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure that the "public had no doubt" over the probe. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi coaching centre deaths: Civic body MCD seals basements of 10 institutes

<p>Avinash Dubey, a civil services aspirant, has written to Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, calling for urgent action against officials responsible for the deaths of three fellow aspirants killed in a rain-flooded basement of a coaching centre in New Delhi last week.</p>

<p>In his letter, Dubey asked&nbsp;the Supreme Court to direct authorities to find a permanent solution to the persistent waterlogging issues plaguing areas like Rajinder Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar, which are major coaching hubs in Delhi.</p>

<p>Dubey wrote that students in these neighbourhoods face severe hardships due to annual flooding. He accused&nbsp;the "apathy" of the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for disastrous water-logging.</p>

<p>The incident occurred on July 27, when three civil services aspirants were killed after the basement of a building, housing a coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar, was inundated after heavy rains.</p>

<p>Dubey's letter said that the recurring waterlogging in areas like Rajinder Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar has been a long-standing issue, and added that it's due to the MCD's "negligence" that the issue persists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Due to clogging of drains, floodwater reaches inside the houses. We have to walk in knee-deep drain water... Due to the apathy of the Delhi government and municipal corporation, students are living a life of hell," Dubey wrote.</p>

<p>He further accused the authorities of forcing students to live in sub-human conditions.</p>

<p>Dubey urged the Chief Justice to hold those responsible accountable and to protect the fundamental rights of students.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-central-government-forms-committee-to-probe-delhi-coaching-centre-deaths-745328">India: Central government forms committee to probe Delhi coaching centre deaths</a></strong></p>

<p>"The safety and health of students in these centres are at serious risk due to waterlogging. Students need a safe and healthy environment to study without fear and contribute to the development of the country," Dubey's letter continued.</p>

<p>Following the incident, the Delhi Police have arrested the owner and the coordinator of the coaching centre, Rau's IAS Study Circle, on charges including culpable homicide.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Delhi Coaching Centre Deaths: Three IAS aspirants die in flooded basement</strong></p>

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<p>Five additional arrests were made on Monday (July 29) in connection with the case.</p>

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Avinash Dubey, a civil services aspirant, has written to Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, calling for urgent action against officials responsible for the deaths of three fellow aspirants killed in a rain-flooded basement of a coaching centre in New Delhi last week.

Avinash Dubey, a civil services aspirant, has written to Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, calling for urgent action against officials responsible for the deaths of three fellow aspirants killed in a rain-flooded basement of a coaching centre in New Delhi last week. In his letter, Dubey asked the Supreme Court to direct authorities to find a permanent solution to the persistent waterlogging issues plaguing areas like Rajinder Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar, which are major coaching hubs in Delhi. Dubey wrote that students in these neighbourhoods face severe hardships due to annual flooding. He accused the "apathy" of the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for disastrous water-logging. The incident occurred on July 27, when three civil services aspirants were killed after the basement of a building, housing a coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar, was inundated after heavy rains. Dubey's letter said that the recurring waterlogging in areas like Rajinder Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar has been a long-standing issue, and added that it's due to the MCD's "negligence" that the issue persists. "Due to clogging of drains, floodwater reaches inside the houses. We have to walk in knee-deep drain water... Due to the apathy of the Delhi government and municipal corporation, students are living a life of hell," Dubey wrote. He further accused the authorities of forcing students to live in sub-human conditions. Dubey urged the Chief Justice to hold those responsible accountable and to protect the fundamental rights of students. Also read | India: Central government forms committee to probe Delhi coaching centre deaths "The safety and health of students in these centres are at serious risk due to waterlogging. Students need a safe and healthy environment to study without fear and contribute to the development of the country," Dubey's letter continued. Following the incident, the Delhi Police have arrested the owner and the coordinator of the coaching centre, Rau's IAS Study Circle, on charges including culpable homicide. Also watch | Delhi Coaching Centre Deaths: Three IAS aspirants die in flooded basement × Five additional arrests were made on Monday (July 29) in connection with the case. (With inputs from agencies)

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