Lack of drainage system and safety measures, and violation of norms led to the tragic death of three IAS aspirants, officials and students said on Sunday. | Photo: Raghav Aggarwal
The coaching centre, where three students died on Sunday when the basement was flooded due to rain, expressed its condolences to the victims and said it was fully committed to supporting the ongoing investigation.
The UPSC candidates, two women and a man, died when they were locked in the basement library of Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar. The library was flooded due to a sudden downpour in the national capital on Saturday night.
“In light of the recent tragic event involving the students of Rajendra Nagar Rau’s IAS Study Circle, Rau’s IAS Study Circle extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased students, Tanya Soni, Nevin Dalvin and Shreya Yadav. Our thoughts are with the families at this incredibly difficult time,” the statement read.
In the statement, the institute said it was “deeply saddened by the loss of these promising young people who prepared themselves with dedication and commitment to serve our country.”
“RAU’s IAS Study Circle is fully committed to supporting the ongoing investigations into this tragic incident. We are fully cooperating with the relevant authorities and agencies to ensure that all necessary information is provided and that the investigation is conducted with the utmost care,” the statement said.
“This tragedy affects us all and we realise the great impact it has had on their families, friends and the wider community,” the report said.
Lack of drainage system and safety measures and violation of norms led to the tragic death of three IAS candidates, officials and students said on Sunday.
The Delhi government has ordered a judicial inquiry into the tragedy.
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First print: Jul 28, 2024 | 8:42 PM IST