Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Chargesheet Filed in IAS Aspirants' Drowning Case
Some officials are in trouble after three students died in a basement that was being used as a study center.
The officials didn't report that the basement wasn't supposed to be used that way, even after checking it several times.
The owner of the study center also tried to get a certificate that would allow them to use the basement legally, even though they weren't supposed to.
Basically, the authorities missed some key problems and now the students are dead.
CBI filed a supplementary chargesheet against MCD and DFS officials regarding the illegal use of a basement in Rau’s IAS Study Circle.
Three UPSC aspirants drowned in the basement, which was used as a coaching center.
Officials from MCD and DFS are accused of failing to report the unauthorized use of the basement.
The chargesheet alleges that the CEO of Rau’s IAS Study Circle conspired to obtain a fire safety certificate.
The drainage system in the area was based on a 1976 plan and had not been upgraded.
- Who
- CBI, MCD, DFS officials, CEO of Rau’s IAS Study Circle, and the three deceased UPSC aspirants.
- What
- Supplementary chargesheet filed regarding the illegal use of Rau's IAS Study Circle basement leading to the drowning of three UPSC aspirants.
- When
- The incident occurred during heavy rain on July 27, last year.
- Where
- Rau’s IAS Study Circle, Old Rajinder Nagar.
- Why
- The basement was being misused, and authorities allegedly failed to report the issue, contributing to the drowning incident.
Authorities' Actions
Study Circle Management
Failure to Report vs. Obtaining Certificate
Authorities' Actions
MCD and DFS officials failed to report the illegal use of the basement.
Study Circle Management
The CEO of Rau's IAS Study Circle obtained a fire safety certificate through alleged conspiracy.
- Incident Type
- Drowning
- Location
- Rau's IAS Study Circle Basement
- Involved Parties
- MCD, DFS, CEO, 3 UPSC Aspirants
- Chargesheet Filed By
- CBI
- Drainage System
- Based on 1976 plan
- Number of Aspirants Drowned
- 3