The Delhi High Court expressed relief that the rainwater flowing in a drain was not held responsible for the deaths of three civil services aspirants who drowned in the basement of Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi. The court has transferred the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure a thorough and unbiased inquiry. Manuj Kathuria, previously arrested for driving on the waterlogged road near the coaching center, was granted bail. The court criticized the Delhi Police for arresting innocent individuals and emphasized the need for a scientific and unbiased investigation. The court also questioned civic officials for their negligence regarding the non-functioning stormwater drains in the area.
5 Major Key Points:
- Investigation Transfer: The Delhi High Court transferred the investigation into the deaths of three civil services aspirants to the CBI for a thorough and unbiased inquiry.
- Bail Granted: Manuj Kathuria, arrested for driving on the waterlogged road near the coaching center, was granted bail.
- Criticism of Delhi Police: The court criticized the Delhi Police for arresting innocent individuals and stressed the importance of arresting the real culprits.
- Negligence of Civic Officials: The court questioned civic officials for not informing the commissioner about the non-functioning stormwater drains in Rajinder Nagar.
- Accountability: The owner and coordinator of the coaching center were arrested and charged with culpable homicide for the deaths of the three students.
