Srinagar Orders Safety Audit of Coaching Centres Following Delhi Tragedy

In response to the recent deaths of three civil services aspirants in Delhi due to flooding, Srinagar authorities have mandated safety audits of all local coaching centres. The inspections will address fire safety norms, building by-laws compliance, and other safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

Authorities in Srinagar have mandated a safety audit for all coaching centres following the tragic deaths of three civil services aspirants in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar coaching hub. The incident occurred due to the flooding of a basement library following torrential rains.

Officials have directed private coaching institutes to fully cooperate with inspection teams to ensure student safety. The audits will scrutinize fire safety norms, building by-laws compliance, basement usage, overcrowded classrooms, and the adequacy of escape routes.

Srinagar's Deputy Commissioner, Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, has formed committees from relevant departments to rigorously assess the coaching centres' adherence to safety standards. These committees are expected to submit their reports within a reasonable timeframe, ensuring that such tragedies are averted in the future.