In a recent update on the tragic incident at Rau's IAS coaching center in Old Rajendra Nagar, Delhi, the Delhi Police will now interrogate MCD officials. The officer responsible for ensuring proper drainage in the locality will be questioned regarding this matter. Additionally, the Delhi Police will issue a notice to the MCD, demanding more information.
It is to be noted that the FIR registered in the case includes charges against those overseeing the drainage system.
Tragedy Struck Amidst Heavy Rainfall
The incident occurred on Saturday evening when rainwater flooded the basement of Rau's IAS coaching center in Old Rajendra Nagar, leading to the unfortunate demise of three students. The police have registered an FIR and formed several teams to investigate the incident. The owner of the coaching center, Abhishek Gupta, and the coordinator have been arrested.
How Did the Basement Flood?
This raises the question of how so much water accumulated in the basement, posing a life-threatening condition to the students. According to eyewitness accounts, 30-35 students were in the library located in the basement. When the library closed at 7 PM and we exited, water with immense pressure flooded in. By the time we evacuated the library, the water had already risen to knee-level.
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Basement Filled in Mere Minutes
The water current was so strong that ascending the stairs was impossible. Within 2-3 minutes, the water had risen to 10-12 feet throughout the basement. Ropes were thrown for rescue, but the water was so murky that visibility was almost nil. The students were evacuated one by one. A student mentioned that two girls who were behind could not make it out.
Water Filled Rapidly with High Pressure
The water gushed in forcefully from the gate, making it impossible to ascend the stairs. The water level soared to the ceiling within 2-3 minutes. The basement's ceiling is 12 feet high, and it was instant like a flash flood. Ropes were thrown to rescue us, but we couldn't see them in the dirty water.
