Protests have persisted for the fifth consecutive day outside coaching institutes in Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar following the tragic deaths of three UPSC aspirants. The students have rallied since July 27, demanding accountability and improvements in the safety and infrastructure of coaching facilities. The demonstrations highlight ongoing concerns about inadequate facilities and corruption affecting aspirants.
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- Protests continued outside Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar coaching institutes for the fifth day.
- The unrest began after three UPSC aspirants died in a flooding incident at a coaching centre’s basement.
- Protestors demand better safety measures and infrastructure improvements from the coaching institutes.
- Students have expressed distrust in the administration’s promises to address their grievances.
- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner met with a delegation of 28 students to discuss their concerns.
- The MCD has initiated disciplinary actions against the executive and assistant engineers from Karol Bagh Zone.
- Delhi Police have arrested seven individuals, including the coaching centre’s owner and coordinator, on charges related to the incident.
- The victims were identified as Shreya Yadav, Tanya Soni, and Nivin Dalwin.
- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded a detailed report from Delhi officials and a survey of coaching centres.
- NHRC has directed action against negligent officers and institutions violating prescribed norms.
