Rau’s IAS tragedy exposes coaching centre safety gaps as Delhi seals basements and tightens rules

Basements sealed across Delhi after fatal flooding

Three students died in basement flooding at Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Old Rajendra Nagar, prompting fresh scrutiny of UPSC coaching safety. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi sealed basements of 13 centres, underscoring enforcement weaknesses. New guidelines now push for proper infrastructure and verified safety compliance before students pack in—because tragedy came from below.