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Delhi Students' Deaths in Flooded Basement Ignite Protests and Political Fallout

Three UPSC aspirants died in a coaching centre's basement due to waterlogging, prompting arrests, protests, and calls for accountability.

  • The incident occurred at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Rajendra Nagar during heavy rains.
  • Authorities have arrested seven individuals, including the coaching centre's owner and coordinator.
  • Students and locals have staged protests, criticizing civic negligence and demanding justice.
  • Investigations revealed the basement was illegally used as a library, violating safety norms.
  • Political parties are blaming each other for the infrastructural failures leading to the tragedy.
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