The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) sealed the basements of at least 10 coaching centres and libraries on Wednesday for violating building bylaws. This action follows the tragic deaths of three IAS aspirants after the basement of a coaching centre in Delhi's Rajinder Nagar area was flooded due to heavy rain.

The areas affected by these violations include Shahdara (South Zone), Karol Bagh, and Najafgarh Zone, as reported by news agency ANI.

In a post on X, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi stated, "MCD's sealing drive continues in East Delhi today. We are taking all necessary steps to set an example for coaching centers that flout rules."

According to an MCD release, four basements being used as illegal libraries in the Karol Bagh Zone were sealed. In Shahdara South Zone, the basements of four coaching centres and libraries were sealed, while in Najafgarh Zone, two coaching centres and libraries faced the same action.

The MCD has also issued notices to coaching centres and property owners for property misuse and building bylaw violations across all zones. Additionally, the MCD is conducting a citywide survey to identify other properties violating rules in basements.

The MCD emphasized its commitment to enforcing building laws strictly to ensure the safety and security of students and citizens.

In a related development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the deaths of the three UPSC aspirants. The Delhi High Court transferred the case to the CBI last week due to shortcomings in the Delhi Police's investigation and concerns about possible corruption involving public servants.