Three UPSC Aspirants Die in Tragic Delhi Flooding, Investigation Underway

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Delhi officials express grief over the deaths of three students following flooding at a coaching centre in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar. Delhi Minister Gopal Rai has called for a swift investigation. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed profound grief over the deaths of three students following severe flooding at a coaching centre in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar on Saturday evening. The victims have been identified by police as Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni from Telangana, and Nivin Dalwin from Kerala.

'It is extremely sad that three students died due to flooding at the Civil Services Exam Training Centre in New Delhi. Nevin Dalvin, a Malayali and JNU research student, is also among the deceased. Expressing condolences on their demise. Joining in the grief of family members,' said the condolence message from the Kerala CM. Delhi police on Sunday arrested two people, the owner and coordinator of the IAS coaching centre.

Delhi Minister Gopal Rai, present at the protest site on Sunday, stated that the government has prioritized the investigation into the deaths of UPSC aspirants. 'It is very unfortunate the way the incident took place. For this, the government has given instructions to investigate it at a fast pace. An investigation is underway to find out the reason for this,' Rai said while speaking to ANI.

Additionally, he mentioned that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has instructed immediate action against illegal coaching institutes operating in basement premises. Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena expressed his sorrow and described the incident as 'unfortunate and unacceptable.'

'I am deeply anguished by the deaths of 3 Civil Services aspirants due to water logging in the basement of a coaching centre and that of another student due to water logging-related electrocution. That this should happen in the Capital of India is most unfortunate & unacceptable,' Delhi LG said in a post on X. The LG also directed the Divisional Commissioner to submit a report covering every aspect of the tragic incident by Tuesday. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)