'I was part of you ... ': IPS officer's emotional appeal to protesting students after 3 UPSC aspirants die in Delhi's Old Rajender Nagar

NEW DELHI: Sachin Sharma, additional DCP of Delhi police, addressed the USPC students who were demonstrating against the death of three aspirants caused by water-logging. In his heartfelt appeal, he expressed his shared sentiments with the protesters, stating, "I am feeling the same emotions as you because I am a part of you."

"Three people have died. Why will we hide anything? We assure you that we will do whatever is legally possible. The investigation is on," said Additional DCP Sachin Sharma to the students demanding action.
"I was part of you. I can completely understand what you are going through because I am also going through the same. Don't think that since I am wearing the uniform I am feeling nothing... I am feeling a lot. But I have some responsibilities as well. I hope that you also get these responsibilities very soon," he added.
Delhi Police on Sunday detained the owner and coordinator of an IAS coaching center in Old Rajender Nagar after three students died when the basement of the institute filled with water. A case has been registered against the coaching institute, the building's management, and those responsible for the drain's maintenance.
The victims were identified as Shreya Yadav from Ambedkar Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni from Telangana, and Nivin Dalwin from Ernakulam, Kerala. Rescue operations involved Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Service, and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
The students were demonstrating against the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the management of the IAS coaching institute, demanding action over the deaths of three students. They demanded accountability and remedial actions to prevent future tragedies.
This incident follows closely after a UPSC aspirant was electrocuted on a waterlogged street in Delhi.