New Delhi: In a significant development, Delhi Police on Monday arrested the driver of a Force Gurkha vehicle, along with four others, in connection with a tragic incident at Rau’s Academy in Rajendra Nagar. The driver has been charged with negligent driving that led to the destruction of the academy’s door, causing severe waterlogging in the basement and resulting in the drowning deaths of three students.
The incident occurred following heavy rainfall on Saturday evening, which caused extensive waterlogging in the capital. The students, who were preparing for the UPSC exam at Rau’s Academy, were inside the basement when the Force Gurkha sped past the academy, creating a massive wave that broke through the door and main gate. Eyewitnesses reported that the force of the water surged into the basement through the staircase, leading to the tragic outcome.
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Delhi Police have now arrested a total of seven individuals related to the incident. This includes the owners of the basement and the driver of the vehicle. “The arrested persons include the owners of the basement and an individual who drove a vehicle which appears to have damaged the gate of the building. We are committed to ensuring strict action against all those involved in the case,” stated DCP Central, Harshavardhan.
The New Indian obtained exclusive footage of the incident, showing the gate intact for the first five seconds before being swept away by the force of the water. This footage was crucial in identifying the cause of the basement flooding.
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Following the incident, students staged a protest in the Rajendra Nagar area, demanding the suspension of MCD officials and a CBI inquiry. In response, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the matter. Both the Congress and BJP have blamed AAP for the incident.
An FIR has been lodged, and Delhi Police are continuing their investigation into the matter to ensure accountability and prevent such tragedies in the future.