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New Delhi: Heavy rain has exposed the ill-equipped system in the national capital Delhi. The rain that started on Saturday night has led to waterlogging in Delhi and a flood-like situation has been created. Even three students died in an IAS coaching centre in Old Rajendra Nagar due to waterlogging.
Police said that NDRF was called after receiving information at 7 pm. The bodies of 3 students were taken out late at night. At the same time, 14 students have been rescued safely. Information about the total number of students trapped in the basement has not been revealed. According to sources, the library was closing at 7 pm, at the same time the students were coming out. During this time, water started coming in with very high pressure. There is only 1 gate to exit the library. There is also only 1 staircase to exit the basement.
Police Detain Owner
Delhi Police on Sunday detained the owner and coordinator of the IAS coaching centre, where three students lost their lives after the basement of the institute was filled with water, a senior police officer said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Central, M Harshavardhan also said that the police have registered a case against the coaching institute, the management of the building, and those responsible for the maintenance of the drain at that location.
“Case registered under sections 105, 106 (1), 115 (2), 290 and 35 of BNS. This case is against the coaching institute and the management of the building and those who were responsible for the maintenance of the drain of that place…so far we have detained the owner and coordinator of that coaching centre…further investigation underway” DCP Harshavardhan told
With In 2-3 Mintues Water Filled In Basement
An eyewitness student said that by the time we vacated the library, the water had filled up to the knees. The flow was so fast that it was difficult to climb the stairs. In just 2-3 minutes, the entire basement was filled with 10-12 feet of water. The students were standing on the benches.
Ropes were thrown to save the students, but in the muddy water ropes were not visible. Police said that during the rescue, a bench was floating in the water. Therefore, there were difficulties in taking the children out. It is not yet clear how water suddenly came inside with high pressure. Police is investigating.
Fire officer Atul Garg said that we received information about water filling in the basement of the coaching centre at 7 pm. 5 fire brigade vehicles were sent for rescue. Initially, water was not coming out of the basement due to water filling on the road. After some time, when the water on the road decreased, water started coming out of the basement. We pumped out the water. After this, bodies of students started being found.
Students Start Protest
After this incident, students start the protest against MCD. In the morning, a protesting student claimed that 8-10 people have lost their lives. MCD is calling it a disaster, but it is a case of complete negligence. In just half an hour of rain, water fills up to the knees.
students said, disaster is called that which happens sometimes. Landlord told that he has been telling MCD for the last 10-12 days that the drainage system should be repaired immediately. Another protesting student said that immediate action should be taken against the culprits and the correct number of people injured and killed in the accident should be disclosed.
