Indore Cracks Down On Illegal Basement Coaching Institutes

Indore authorities are closing down illegal coaching institutes and libraries functioning from basements to prevent potential disasters similar to a tragic incident in Delhi. Over 15 such establishments have been sealed due to safety concerns, including inadequate security measures and improper construction materials.

Indore authorities are taking strict action against illegal coaching institutes and libraries operating from basements in an effort to prevent potential disasters akin to a recent incident in Delhi that resulted in the deaths of three civil service aspirants.

The district administration has sealed more than 15 such establishments due to safety concerns, including inadequate security measures and the use of unsafe construction materials, a senior official revealed.

District Collector Ashish Singh informed reporters that inspections uncovered several safety violations, including makeshift walls and ceilings made from plywood and classes conducted under tin sheds. These findings have prompted the administration to take decisive action, which includes sealing unsafe facilities and filing FIRs against their operators. An investigation team member emphasized that many of these institutes lacked proper fire safety equipment and had only one exit route, making them extremely hazardous.