MCD Official Acknowledges Failures in Rajinder Nagar Tragedy

MCD Additional Commissioner Tariq Thomas accepted the civic body's shortcomings regarding the Rajinder Nagar coaching centre deaths. He acknowledged serious structural issues needing systematic solutions and assured that those accountable would face consequences. Thomas admitted the tragedy as a failure and promised better performance in the future.

MCD Additional Commissioner Tariq Thomas on Wednesday acknowledged the civic body's shortcomings regarding the tragic deaths at Rajinder Nagar coaching centre. He identified pressing structural issues requiring systematic solutions.

Speaking with protesting students at the UPSC coaching hub, Thomas asserted the agency's failure and the imperative to perform better.

The incident, which involved rain-induced flooding trapping three students due to a flawed biometric system, highlights the need for structural reforms. Thomas assured that accountability would be enforced, and measures taken to prevent future tragedies.