Delhi Court Denies Bail in Tragic Coaching Centre Incident

A Delhi court denied bail to an SUV driver and four co-owners of a basement in connection with the drowning of three civil services aspirants at a coaching centre. The court cited the seriousness of the offences and the nascent stage of the investigation.

In a significant development, a Delhi court has declined bail to an SUV driver and four basement co-owners connected to the tragic drowning of three civil services aspirants at a noted coaching centre. Terming the offence as 'serious,' the court emphasized that the plea was 'untenable at this stage.'

The court observed that the basement, intended for parking and household storage, was unlawfully repurposed for commercial activities. CCTV footage reportedly showed the driver, Manuj Kathuria, ignoring warnings and driving at high speed on a waterlogged road, which led to the flooding and subsequent drowning.

Judicial Magistrate Vinod Kumar highlighted that the investigation remains in its early stages and noted that the responsibility of civic agencies is also under scrutiny. The court rejected the bail applications, stressing the gravity of the charges and the ongoing nature of the investigation.