Supreme Court Scrutinizes Tragic Flooding at Coaching Centers

The Supreme Court will evaluate the incident where three civil service aspirants drowned at a coaching center due to basement flooding. Measures to prevent future occurrences are being discussed by a Union government-appointed committee. The case highlights the necessity for reform in coaching center safety standards.

The Supreme Court is set to discuss a tragic incident where three civil service aspirants died after a flood at a coaching center's basement in July.

The court seeks an interim report from a Union government-appointed committee on preventative measures, and has requested input from regional governments.

The incident raises concerns about safety standards at coaching centers, with the court labeling them "death chambers" and prompting a broader examination of the issue across India.

(With inputs from agencies.)