Tragic Flooding Incident at Delhi Coaching Institute Claims Two Lives, Many Feared Trapped

Two girls died and several students are feared trapped after a Delhi coaching institute’s basement flooded. Delhi Police and NDRF teams are conducting rescue operations. The Delhi government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident, with accountability for negligence being demanded.

In a tragic incident, two girls lost their lives while several other students are feared trapped after the basement of a coaching institute in Old Rajendra Nagar got flooded following heavy rains, officials confirmed on Saturday. Search and rescue operations are currently underway.

Delhi Police reported that poor visibility and the flooded basement have slowed the efforts of divers and NDRF teams. DCP Central, M Harshavardhan, stated that they were alerted at 7 PM about the flooding at the UPSC coaching institute, with some people possibly trapped inside. The cause of rapid flooding is under investigation.

Reacting to the incident, Delhi Minister Atishi noted the heavy rains leading to the basement’s flooding and confirmed that Delhi Fire Service and NDRF teams are on the scene. A magisterial inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident, with a report expected within 24 hours. AAP MP Swati Maliwal expressed grief over the deaths, stressing the need for accountability. Concurrently, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj criticized the AAP government for neglecting local pleas to clean drainage systems, holding them responsible for the tragedy.