How the events unfolded on Saturday

According to Delhi Police, this is how the series of events unfolded on Saturday. The flooding incident happened at 6.35 pm. Rainwater suddenly filled the basement of the coaching centre. As soon as the information of the incident was received, Delhi Police ASI Birendra immediately reached the spot. Fire department officials received a call around 7.10 pm. According to a fire officer, they immediately started pumping water out of the basement. But in such a situation, they needed the help of divers. Therefore, NDRF was informed. The rescue operation was carried out with a big torch. The first student's body was taken out around 10.40 pm. The second body was taken out around 11.10 pm. The third body was found by the NDRF around 1 am.
Update: 2024-07-28 14:59 GMT

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