Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena visited Old Rajinder Nagar to meet with protesting students following a tragic incident where three coaching aspirants lost their lives due to the flooding of a coaching centre basement after heavy rains. The incident has sparked protests and demands for accountability, with various political parties weighing in on the matter and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) taking disciplinary actions against responsible officials.
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- Incident Location: The flooding occurred at Rau’s Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar after heavy rains on Saturday.
- Casualties: Three students died due to the basement flooding.
- LG’s Visit: LG VK Saxena met with the protesting students and assured them of strict action.
- AAP Protest: AAP leaders and workers protested outside the LG Secretariat, demanding action against MCD officials.
- AAP’s Demands: AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak called for accountability from senior officers and criticized the BJP for neglecting the drainage system.
- Accusations Against BJP: AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP of conspiring with the LG and failing to address illegal basement activities.
- BJP’s Response: BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal argued that the MCD, under AAP control, has not found a solution to recurring flooding issues.
- MCD Actions: The MCD initiated disciplinary proceedings against Karol Bagh Zone engineers and sealed 13 coaching centre basements for building by-law violations.
- Police Arrests: Delhi police arrested seven people, including the coaching centre’s owner, coordinator, and a driver involved in the incident.
- Charges: The arrested individuals have been booked for culpable homicide and other charges, with ongoing efforts to address encroachments and illegal activities.
