MCD Official Acknowledges Structural Failures in Rajinder Nagar Tragedy

MCD Additional Commissioner Tariq Thomas admitted to the civic body's failure in handling the structural issues at Rajinder Nagar coaching centre, leading to the tragic deaths of three students. He assured the protesting students that these issues will be addressed systematically and promised accountability for the mishap.

MCD Additional Commissioner Tariq Thomas on Wednesday acknowledged the civic body's shortcomings in the Rajinder Nagar coaching centre tragedy, admitting there are significant structural issues that require urgent attention.

Addressing the protesting students at UPSC coaching hub Rajinder Nagar, Thomas stated that there can be no excuses for the incident, asserting that the agency should have fulfilled its duties more effectively.

Thomas emphasized the need for systematic solutions to the structural problems and took personal responsibility for the failure. He confirmed that an inquiry is underway and promised accountability for those found responsible, as the protests entered their fourth day following the deaths caused by rain-induced flooding.

(With inputs from agencies.)