Uncle of Shreya Yadav Demands Justice After Tragic Deaths at Delhi Coaching Centre
Dharmendra Yadav, the uncle of Shreya Yadav, one of the three civil aspirants who tragically died at a coaching centre in Rajender Nagar, is demanding that the owner of the coaching institute be charged with culpable homicide. Dharmendra expressed his grief and frustration, stating that he was not informed about his niece’s death by the coaching institute or the administration and only learned about it from the news.
Dharmendra Yadav said, “I received no information officially, either from the coaching institute or administration. I saw the news and approached them, I went to the mortuary and asked them to show me the face for identification but they denied it, saying it was a police case. They showed me a paper where her (Shreya Yadav) name was written.”
He added, “When the news of students being deceased started coming up, I called the coaching institute, they said we couldn’t tell the name but two causalities had happened. Those who have given birth, only know the value of life and it shouldn’t be lost due to mismanagement. I demand that a case of culpable homicide should be lodged against the owner of the coaching institute.”
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police have arrested the owner and coordinator of the IAS coaching centre. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Central, M Harshavardhan, stated that a case has been registered against the coaching institute, the management of the building, and those responsible for the maintenance of the drain at that location. He said, “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.”
The victims were identified as Shreya Yadav from Ambedkar Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni from Telangana, and Nivin Dalwin from Kerala’s Ernakulam. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Sharma assured protesting students that the police would conduct a thorough investigation and take necessary action.
Former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chief Swati Maliwal alleged corruption in the operation of illegal basements in the city. She questioned, “Who will take responsibility for the deaths of three students due to drowning in the basement? Students reveal that they had been demanding drain cleaning repeatedly for ten days, but no action was taken. How can illegal basements operate without corruption? How can extra floors be added? How can encroachments on roads and drains occur without bribes?”
The incident comes days after a UPSC aspirant was electrocuted on a waterlogged Delhi street.
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civil aspirants -: Civil aspirants are people who are studying and preparing to become civil servants, like IAS officers, who help run the government.
culpable homicide -: Culpable homicide means causing someone’s death by doing something wrong or illegal, but not as serious as murder.
IAS coaching centre -: An IAS coaching centre is a place where students get special training to pass the exams to become Indian Administrative Service officers.
Rajender Nagar -: Rajender Nagar is a place in Delhi, the capital city of India, known for many coaching centres where students prepare for competitive exams.
Delhi Police -: Delhi Police is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining law and order in Delhi.
Uttar Pradesh -: Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India, known for its large population and historical sites.
Telangana -: Telangana is a state in southern India, known for its rich culture and technology industry.
Kerala -: Kerala is a state in southern India, famous for its beautiful landscapes and high literacy rate.
protests -: Protests are when people gather to show they are unhappy about something and want changes to be made.
DCW Chief -: DCW Chief stands for Delhi Commission for Women Chief, who is the head of an organization that works to protect women’s rights in Delhi.
Swati Maliwal -: Swati Maliwal is a well-known social activist and former head of the Delhi Commission for Women, who fights for women’s rights and safety.
corruption -: Corruption means dishonest or illegal behavior by people in power, often involving bribery or misuse of authority.
illegal basements -: Illegal basements are underground spaces that are used without proper permission or safety measures, which can be dangerous.
