Delhi Fire Department to cancel NOC of Rau's IAS Study Circle after tragic incident

Delhi Coaching Center Tragedy — Image Source : ANI Rau's IAS institute where the incident occurred

As authorities continue their investigation into the tragic deaths of three civil service aspirants in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar, the Delhi Fire Department announced on Monday (July 29) that it has initiated the process to cancel the No Objection Certificate (NOC) of the Rau IAS coaching center's building.

A Delhi Fire Department official confirmed to the media that the NOC for the building will be revoked.

Illegal Basement Use

Significantly, this development follows the revelation that the basement, where the incident occurred, was illegally being used as a library. Earlier, Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg confirmed that the coaching institute was operating the library in the basement, despite the building documents indicating it was designated for parking or storage. Garg noted that the coaching center had misrepresented the basement's use to the fire department, violating safety norms.

"The building has a fire NOC, but the basement was shown as a store room in the NOC," Garg explained. "The management of the institute was using the basement as a classroom or library, which is a clear violation of the NOC regulations," he added.

'5 more arrests made in connection to the incident'

Meanwhile, in the latest update in connection to the case, the Delhi Police have confirmed that a total of seven arrests have been made so far. They said this includes five new arrests made in addition to the arrests of the owner and the coordinator of the coaching institute, who have already been sent to 14 days judicial remand.

"5 more arrests have been made into the Rajinder Nagar incident, including the owners of the basement and the person who appears to damage the gate of the building. So far, 7 people have been arrested. We are committed to ensuring strict action against all those involved in the case," the Delhi Police said.

Further, the police also warned the masses to stay away from the fake message circulated purportedly to incite students regarding the tragedy. The police said, "We request not to forward such messages without verifications. Legal action will be taken against the perpetrators behind such malicious messages."