CBI Takes Over Probe into Tragic Drowning at Delhi Coaching Centre

The Delhi High Court transferred the investigation into the drowning of three civil services aspirants at a coaching centre basement to the CBI. The court criticized the police and municipal authorities for inefficiency and stressed the need to upgrade Delhi's outdated infrastructure. A committee has been formed to address these issues.

The Delhi High Court has transferred the investigation into the tragic drowning of three civil services aspirants at a coaching centre basement to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure transparency.

The court admonished the police for arresting an SUV driver while ignoring larger infrastructural inefficiencies. Criticizing Delhi's outdated administrative and physical frameworks, the court established a committee, including top city officials, to reexamine and improve these systems.

The court pointed out that administrative negligence and poorly maintained infrastructure were to blame for the incident. The bench also directed immediate actions like removing unauthorized constructions and upgrading stormwater drains to prevent similar tragedies.