Drishti IAS Chief Vikas Divyakirti on Tragedy in Delhi Basement

Vikas Divyakirti spoke with ANI and stated that he would not engage in any activities that are prohibited in Delhi. He admitted that a recent incident was due to carelessness and asserted that they would not operate in the basement without permission in the future. Dr. Divyakirti emphasized their practice of not renting buildings without fire exits to ensure the safety of children and staff. He acknowledged his mistake and apologized to the country and society, vowing not to repeat it.

He disclosed the steps taken to enhance building safety, including the appointment of a divisional head rank officer and the creation of a WhatsApp group to monitor safety measures. Furthermore, Dr. Divyakirti stated that every coaching center in Delhi has at least two exits and emphasized the rigorous safety checks conducted daily. He assured that any future coaching institute would not operate in the basement and highlighted their efforts in implementing building safety norms. In conclusion, Dr. Divyakirti reiterated the importance of fire safety exits and expressed confidence in the thoroughness of their safety measures.

He urged for a survey of their branches to validate their adherence to safety standards. (Note: The headline is from the original source and the article is published from a syndicated feed and is unaltered by NDTV staff.)