CBI clears two MCD officials in coaching centre deaths case
The CBI has cleared two senior Municipal Corporation of Delhi officials of criminal negligence regarding the deaths of three students at a coaching center in 2024. While the agency found operational lapses by junior staff, it concluded there was no evidence that senior officials were aware of the building's unauthorized use.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding urban safety regulations and administrative accountability in high-density educational hubs.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on July 8 filed a supplementary final report before a Delhi court concluding that there was no evidence to prosecute two senior Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials for criminal negligence in connection with the deaths of three civil services aspirants in July 2024 at Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar.
The article provides a balanced summary of a legal report, detailing the findings without taking a stance on the judicial outcome.
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