A lawyer representing the New Delhi-based Rau's IAS Study Circle said late Thursday (Aug 1) that the coaching institute for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination was offering $59,689 (Rs 50 lakh) each to the families of the three students who drowned in the institute's basement.

A lawyer representing the New Delhi-based Rau's IAS Study Circle said late Thursday (Aug 1) that the coaching institute for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination was offering $59,689 (Rs 50 lakh) each to the families of the three students who drowned in the institute's basement. But there's a catch. Speaking to the news agency ANI, Advocate Mohit Saraf (representing Rau's IAS Study Circle) said, "What we are offering is a Rs 50 lakh compensation to each one of the students who has lost his life". The condition for compensation Saraf said that $29,844 each would be offered to the families right away and the remaining compensation amount would be paid once the institute's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abhishek Gupta was released from prison. #WATCH | Old Rajinder Nagar Coaching Centre incident | Delhi: Rau IAS' Advocate Mohit Saraf says, "What we are offering is a Rs. 50 lakh compensation to each one of the students who has lost his life. Rs. 25 lakhs right away and Rs. 25 lakhs once Abhishek, CEO of the… pic.twitter.com/pr7tW4nDXv — ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2024 × "I also have committed that the next part will be paid within six months... Different people have different expectations, I am a messenger..." Saraf further told the news agency. The three students – Tanya Soni, Nivin Dalwin, and Shreya Yadav – died last week due to flooding in the basement of the coaching institute. The Delhi Police had recently arrested Gupta and Rau's IAS Study Circle's coordinator Deshpal Singh in connection with the incident. Also read | Delhi coaching centre flooding: Who were the three students killed in Old Rajinder Nagar? The offer for the compensation comes days after the institute said that it was cooperating fully with relevant authorities and agencies to ensure that all necessary information was provided and that the investigation proceeded with the utmost diligence. "...we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing support to the affected families and addressing any concerns that arise from this incident," the Rau's IAS Study Circle said as it condoled the deaths of Soni, Dalwin, and Yadav. 'Earn respect by arresting culprits...' In the latest news from the incident, the Delhi High Court (HC) on Friday (Aug 2) took a swipe at the police for arresting an SUV driver, Manoj Kathuria. The police arrested Kathuria and accused him of forcing a water wave that breached the entrance of the coaching centre which led to the flooding. Also read | Delhi coaching centre deaths: Court grants bail to SUV driver after police drop serious charge Kathuria was driving his car through the waterlogged road when the incident took place. He was granted bail on Thursday. According to a report by NDTV, the high court emphasised that the police earn respect by arresting the culprits and protecting the innocent. The HC said it was a matter of great relief that the police did not impose a fine (challan) on the water flowing in the drain for the death of the three victims who drowned in the institute's basement. The HC also transferred the case's investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi coaching centre deaths: Coaching centre offers compensation to victims' kin on one condition

The SUV driver who was arrested in connection to the coaching centre deaths in the Indian capital&nbsp;has been granted bail.&nbsp;District Judge Rajesh Kumar Goel granted bail to Manoj Kathuria, a day after the judicial magistrate denied the same.&nbsp;

Three civil service aspirants died in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar last week after the basement that illegally doubled up as a library&nbsp;of Rau’s IAS Study Circle was flooded with rainwater.&nbsp;

Kathuria was accused of forcing a water wave that breached the entrance of the coaching centre which led to the flooding. He was driving his Force Gurkha through the waterlogged road when the incident took place.&nbsp;

"The blame of state wide infrastructural breakdown is being put on a single individual," Kathuria argued in his petition.

During the hearing, the Delhi Police said it had decided to withdraw the more serious charge&nbsp;(section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita or BNS)&nbsp;of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against Kathuria.&nbsp;

"The police itself has admitted in its written reply that in the investigation so far, a case of culpable homicide under Section 105 of BNS (culpable homicide) does not stand against the SUV driver. The rest of the sections under which Manuj Kathuria has been made an accused are all bailable sections," the court said.&nbsp;

Earlier, the Delhi High Court&nbsp;had pulled the police for its "strange probe" after they arrested the driver of the SUV and not any official of the civic body - Municipal&nbsp;Corporation of Delhi (MCD).&nbsp;

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According to reports, the coaching institute violated a number of building permissions that led to the flooding. A no-objection certificate issued by the fire department showed that the basement was to be&nbsp;used for storage but instead, it was being used as a library.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On Sunday (Jul 28), as many as 13 civil services coaching centres in the area that were illegally running operations in their basements were sealed by the MCD.

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<h2>Expert probe committee formed</h2>

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday (Jul 29) constitute a panel to probe the drowning of the students while fixing&nbsp;the responsibility, suggesting measures and recommending policy changes.&nbsp;

"The committee will have Additional Secretary, MoUHA, Principal Secretary (Home), Delhi Govt, Special CP, Delhi Police, Fire Adviser and JS, MHA as Convener," MHA said.&nbsp;

The committee will have to submit its final report in 30 days.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The SUV driver who was arrested in connection to the coaching centre deaths in the Indian capital has been granted bail. District Judge Rajesh Kumar Goel granted bail to Manoj Kathuria, a day after the judicial magistrate denied the same.

The SUV driver who was arrested in connection to the coaching centre deaths in the Indian capital has been granted bail. District Judge Rajesh Kumar Goel granted bail to Manoj Kathuria, a day after the judicial magistrate denied the same. Three civil service aspirants died in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar last week after the basement that illegally doubled up as a library of Rau’s IAS Study Circle was flooded with rainwater. Kathuria was accused of forcing a water wave that breached the entrance of the coaching centre which led to the flooding. He was driving his Force Gurkha through the waterlogged road when the incident took place. "The blame of state wide infrastructural breakdown is being put on a single individual," Kathuria argued in his petition. During the hearing, the Delhi Police said it had decided to withdraw the more serious charge (section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita or BNS) of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against Kathuria. "The police itself has admitted in its written reply that in the investigation so far, a case of culpable homicide under Section 105 of BNS (culpable homicide) does not stand against the SUV driver. The rest of the sections under which Manuj Kathuria has been made an accused are all bailable sections," the court said. Earlier, the Delhi High Court had pulled the police for its "strange probe" after they arrested the driver of the SUV and not any official of the civic body - Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Watch | Delhi coaching centre deaths: Video shows moments when students were trapped × According to reports, the coaching institute violated a number of building permissions that led to the flooding. A no-objection certificate issued by the fire department showed that the basement was to be used for storage but instead, it was being used as a library. On Sunday (Jul 28), as many as 13 civil services coaching centres in the area that were illegally running operations in their basements were sealed by the MCD. Also read | 'Within 10 minutes...': Horrific video shows water gushing into UPSC coaching centre in Delhi Expert probe committee formed The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday (Jul 29) constitute a panel to probe the drowning of the students while fixing the responsibility, suggesting measures and recommending policy changes. "The committee will have Additional Secretary, MoUHA, Principal Secretary (Home), Delhi Govt, Special CP, Delhi Police, Fire Adviser and JS, MHA as Convener," MHA said. The committee will have to submit its final report in 30 days. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi coaching centre deaths: Court grants bail to SUV driver after police drop serious charge

Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar handed over a probe report to Delhi Revenue Minister Atishi regarding the deaths of three civil services aspirants at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar of the national capital on Tuesday (July 30).

The report highlights several lapses of the coaching institute, such as jamming of the drainage system and inadequate security staff. According to the report, the coaching centre had entirely blocked the drainage system and failed to implement extra measures to handle such situations.

“The parking access to the institute is directly exposed to the road and in case of heavy rain, water instead of going into the stormwater drain enters directly into this parking area,” the report added.

"There was no vigil on the part of security staff as a result water uninterruptedly crossed the parking area and entered into the basement ultimately taking the precious life of three bright children,” the report said.

The report from the Delhi Chief Secretary stated that the Assistant Engineer (M-1)/KBZ, who was in charge of the drainage system in the area, had been suspended right away. Additionally, the Junior Engineer (M-1)/KBZ has been dismissed from service.

The chief secretary's report claimed that the stretch from Shankar Road to Pusa Road is shaped like a saucer, with the lowest point located in front of Rau's Coaching Institute. “During peak rains, water accumulates in this stretch of 200 feet and whenever vehicles pass through this stretch there is a huge splash of water which aggravates the situation,” the report said.&nbsp;

“The water which was supposed to enter into the stormwater drain and then to barrel, pushes towards the parking area,” the report added.&nbsp;

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The report alleged that property owners have covered the drainage system in the built-up section with granite, marble, or kota stones. "The opening in the shape of a manhole over the drainage system has also been covered with finishing items, thus leaving no scope for cleaning of the drains,” the report added.

The Centre has formed a panel to investigate the deaths of Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni from Telangana, and Nevin Dalwin from Kerala, who drowned in the flooded basement of the coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar.

"MHA has constituted a committee to inquire into the unfortunate incident at a coaching centre in old Rajinder Nagar in New Delhi. The committee will inquire into the reasons, fix responsibility, suggest measures and recommend policy changes," the MHA spokesperson posted on X.

"The committee will have Additional Secretary, MoUHA, Principal Secretary (Home), Delhi Govt, Special CP, Delhi Police, Fire Advisor and JS, MHA as Convener. It will submit its report in 30 days," the post said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar handed over a probe report to Delhi Revenue Minister Atishi regarding the deaths of three civil services aspirants at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar of the national capital on Tuesday (July 30).

Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar handed over a probe report to Delhi Revenue Minister Atishi regarding the deaths of three civil services aspirants at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar of the national capital on Tuesday (July 30). The report highlights several lapses of the coaching institute, such as jamming of the drainage system and inadequate security staff. According to the report, the coaching centre had entirely blocked the drainage system and failed to implement extra measures to handle such situations. “The parking access to the institute is directly exposed to the road and in case of heavy rain, water instead of going into the stormwater drain enters directly into this parking area,” the report added. "There was no vigil on the part of security staff as a result water uninterruptedly crossed the parking area and entered into the basement ultimately taking the precious life of three bright children,” the report said. The report from the Delhi Chief Secretary stated that the Assistant Engineer (M-1)/KBZ, who was in charge of the drainage system in the area, had been suspended right away. Additionally, the Junior Engineer (M-1)/KBZ has been dismissed from service. The chief secretary's report claimed that the stretch from Shankar Road to Pusa Road is shaped like a saucer, with the lowest point located in front of Rau's Coaching Institute. “During peak rains, water accumulates in this stretch of 200 feet and whenever vehicles pass through this stretch there is a huge splash of water which aggravates the situation,” the report said. “The water which was supposed to enter into the stormwater drain and then to barrel, pushes towards the parking area,” the report added. Also read: FM slams Opposition for alleging bias, reminds ‘26 states not named in 2009 UPA era Budget’ The report alleged that property owners have covered the drainage system in the built-up section with granite, marble, or kota stones. "The opening in the shape of a manhole over the drainage system has also been covered with finishing items, thus leaving no scope for cleaning of the drains,” the report added. The Centre has formed a panel to investigate the deaths of Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni from Telangana, and Nevin Dalwin from Kerala, who drowned in the flooded basement of the coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar. "MHA has constituted a committee to inquire into the unfortunate incident at a coaching centre in old Rajinder Nagar in New Delhi. The committee will inquire into the reasons, fix responsibility, suggest measures and recommend policy changes," the MHA spokesperson posted on X. "The committee will have Additional Secretary, MoUHA, Principal Secretary (Home), Delhi Govt, Special CP, Delhi Police, Fire Advisor and JS, MHA as Convener. It will submit its report in 30 days," the post said. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi: Probe reveals shocking lapses at Rau’s IAS coaching centre after student deaths

Security on Monday (Jul&nbsp;29) was beefed up in the Indian capital New Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar area as civil service aspirants protested the death of three students. The UPSC aspirants were killed on Saturday (Jul&nbsp;28) after heavy rains flooded their institute, Rau's IAS Study Circle's basement.

As per reports, the aspirants have gathered outside Rau's IAS Study Circle demanding justice for the students killed because of the institute's negligence of safety codes.

<h2>Paramilitary forces deployed</h2>

As per news agency PTI reports, a senior police officer said,&nbsp;"We have deployed paramilitary forces and police in the area to maintain law and order."

On Sunday too, a massive protest was held by students who squatted and blocked both the carriageways of the Pusa Road near the Karol Bagh Metro Station.

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"We request all to maintain law and order. The Pusa Road is an important road with many hospitals in the vicinity. We have barricaded the area and deployed additional force to maintain peace. We will ensure that no one is disturbed due to the protest," said the police officer.

<h2>Five arrested</h2>

Delhi police, on Monday, said that it has arrested five people, including the owner of the basement where the three IAS aspirants died. With this, the total number of people arrested has gone up to seven.

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"Five more persons have been arrested in connection with the flooding case in Rajinder Nagar. This includes the owner of the basement and an individual who drove a vehicle which appears to have damaged the gate of the building (leading to water gushing in the basement)," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) M Harsha Vardhan.

The police reported that the car drove through the rainwater, causing an increase in water flow and knocking down the basement door.

(With inputs from agencies)

Security on Monday (Jul 29) was beefed up in the Indian capital New Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar area as civil service aspirants protested the death of three students.

Security on Monday (Jul 29) was beefed up in the Indian capital New Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar area as civil service aspirants protested the death of three students. The UPSC aspirants were killed on Saturday (Jul 28) after heavy rains flooded their institute, Rau's IAS Study Circle's basement. As per reports, the aspirants have gathered outside Rau's IAS Study Circle demanding justice for the students killed because of the institute's negligence of safety codes. Paramilitary forces deployed As per news agency PTI reports, a senior police officer said, "We have deployed paramilitary forces and police in the area to maintain law and order." On Sunday too, a massive protest was held by students who squatted and blocked both the carriageways of the Pusa Road near the Karol Bagh Metro Station. Also read | Delhi IAS coaching centre flooding: Who were the three students killed in Old Rajinder Nagar? "We request all to maintain law and order. The Pusa Road is an important road with many hospitals in the vicinity. We have barricaded the area and deployed additional force to maintain peace. We will ensure that no one is disturbed due to the protest," said the police officer. Five arrested Delhi police, on Monday, said that it has arrested five people, including the owner of the basement where the three IAS aspirants died. With this, the total number of people arrested has gone up to seven. Also read | India: 13 IAS coaching centres with illegal basements sealed in Delhi after three die in flooding incident "Five more persons have been arrested in connection with the flooding case in Rajinder Nagar. This includes the owner of the basement and an individual who drove a vehicle which appears to have damaged the gate of the building (leading to water gushing in the basement)," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) M Harsha Vardhan. The police reported that the car drove through the rainwater, causing an increase in water flow and knocking down the basement door. (With inputs from agencies)

Paramilitary forces deployed amid protests over death of IAS aspirants; 5 including basement owner arrested

Three students in India's national capital New Delhi studying for the prestigious Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination died on Saturday (Jul 27) after the basement of their coaching institute was flooded with water.

Three students in India's national capital New Delhi studying for the prestigious Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination died on Saturday (Jul 27) after the basement of their coaching institute was flooded with water. The Rau's IAS Study Circle is located in Rajendra Nagar. The basement of the centre was flooded following hours of heavy rain. The three students- two females and a male- were trapped for over four hours. Their bodies were retrieved from the site after a rescue operation by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), local police and fire department, officials told the news agency PTI. Students held a protest over these deaths, raising slogans against authorities. The Delhi Police said on Sunday (Jul 28) that the owner and coordinator of Rau's IAS Study Circle were arrested. Also read: Delhi: Three students dead after IAS coaching centre basement floods amid heavy rain Here's a look at what has happened so far: > The fire department in Delhi received a call about waterlogging in the basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle at around 7 pm on Saturday. A fire department official said that a total of five tenders were rushed to the site. The basement was full of water when they arrived. > Addressing a press conference, DCP (Central Delhi) M Harshavardhan said that an investigation was launched into how the basement got flooded. "It appeared that the basement got flooded very fast due to which some people were trapped inside," Harshavardhan said. > The victims were identified as Tania Soni, and Shreya Yadav, both aged 25, and Navin Delvin, 28. #WATCH | Delhi: Outside visuals from the IAS coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar where three students lost their lives after the basement was filled with water yesterday. pic.twitter.com/6OjqL3hc0M — ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2024 × > Since Saturday night, students (of the civil services coaching institute) have been protesting against the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the management of Rau's IAS Study Circle. > Speaking to the news agency ANI, one of the students said, "Both MCD and the coaching institute are at fault, they should be held jointly liable." Another student told ANI that approximately 20-25 students were trapped inside the institute, adding, that the Delhi government had not spoken to any of the students. > Delhi Mayor Dr Shelly Oberoi instructed the MCD commissioner that all such coaching centres across Delhi which are under the jurisdiction of MCD and running commercial activities in basements which are in violation of building bye-laws and are not as per norms, strict action should be taken against them immediately. > She said that an immediate enquiry was to be conducted to identify if any officers of MCD were responsible for this tragedy. If any official is found guilty, the strongest possible action be taken against them. #WATCH | Delhi: AAP MP Swati Maliwal arrives at the spot in Old Rajender Nagar where the students are protesting. The students protest against her and say, 'We will not let you do politics." 3 students lost their lives after the basement of a coaching institute was filled with… pic.twitter.com/M1PwylN6bs — ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2024 × > This tragedy in the national capital has caused a war of words between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). > Hitting out at the AAP, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said, "What has happened there is not a tragedy but murder. How the library was functioning in the basement? What happened to an investigation that was set up earlier?" > "These students are the future of the country... Delhi Minsiter doesn't have the courage to go there (at the incident site). You people (Delhi govt) are involved in this corruption. The people were continuously asking for the drainage to be cleaned, what were you doing? The AAP govt has destroyed the entire Delhi. What are their (students) faults, that they came to Delhi to study?" Sachdeva added. #WATCH | Old Rajender Nagar incident | Relative of Shreya Yadav, one amongst three deceased students, Dharmendra Yadav says, "I received no information officially, either from the coaching institute or administration. I saw the news and approached there, I went to the mortuary… pic.twitter.com/5S0bVxEhrO — ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2024 × > Hitting back at the BJP, AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak said, "Delhi's drainage system has collapsed and the reason for this is that BJP was in power for 15 years. We have been here for the last 1 year and are working on the drains, but I do not want to get into any blame game, I want it to be investigated and strict action should be taken against whoever is responsible." > The Delhi Congress, meanwhile, said that the Delhi government was proving to be a complete failure. > "Who permitted to run the institute in the basement? We should pay attention to this. Kejriwal ji continuously writes letters to maintain his position, but now we should also see the condition of Delhi today...His ministers are not able to do anything today," Delhi Congress President Devendar Yadav told ANI. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi coaching centre flooding: 3 UPSC aspirants dead, institute's owner and coordinator arrested