Supreme Court Orders Safety Blitz After Coaching Center Tragedy Claims Three Lives
The Supreme Court of India slammed the central government and the Delhi administration on August 5, 2024, following the deaths of three Civil Services aspirants in the flooded basement of a coaching center.
The apex court, enraged by the negligence, called the coaching centers “death chambers” and accused the authorities of “playing with the lives of children.” It ordered a comprehensive safety audit of all coaching centers in Delhi and demanded a detailed action plan from the governments to prevent similar tragedies.
Call for Accountability
The students’ deaths have sparked outrage and demands for stricter accountability from authorities and coaching center owners. Parents are calling for stricter regulations and regular inspections to ensure their children’s safety. Experts have emphasized the need for stricter fire safety norms and proper ventilation in basements used for education.
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Moving Forward
The Supreme Court’s intervention is a step towards ensuring student safety in coaching centers. The onus is now on the governments to implement stricter regulations and conduct thorough safety audits. Collaborative efforts are needed to raise awareness about safety measures among all stakeholders.
This tragedy serves as a stark reminder that safety should never be compromised for profit. Only through collaboration between the government, coaching centers, and parents can we ensure such incidents never happen again.