The Union Home Ministry established a committee on July 29 to investigate the deaths of three civil services aspirants due to flooding at a coaching center in Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar. The committee, which includes key officials from various government departments, is tasked with probing the incident at Rau’s IAS Study Circle, determining responsibility, recommending measures, and suggesting policy changes to prevent future occurrences. The committee has 30 days to submit its report. Meanwhile, BJP leaders demanded the resignation of the Delhi government over the incident, and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena announced compensation for the victims’ families and promised swift action against responsible officials. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized the need for coaching institutes to adhere to regulations and called for accountability.
5 Key Points:
- Committee Formation: A committee was formed by the Union Home Ministry to investigate the deaths of three civil services aspirants due to flooding at Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Delhi.
- Committee Composition: The committee includes the Additional Secretary of MoUHA, Principal Secretary (Home) of the Delhi Government, Special Commissioner of Police (Delhi Police), a fire advisor, and the MHA joint secretary as the convener.
- Political Reaction: BJP leaders protested, demanding the resignation of the Arvind Kejriwal government, holding it accountable for the tragedy.
- Compensation and Assurance: Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for each victim’s family and assured action against responsible officials within 24 hours.
- Regulatory Emphasis: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stressed the importance of coaching institutes following regulations to prevent such incidents and called for accountability.
