Alandi Diveagar Tragedy: Civic Body Seals Winners Academy Over Missing Business NOC After 8 Student Deaths

Alandi: An unregistered coaching academy in Alandi operated without municipal permission for two years, according to officials. The academy, Winners Academy, hosted a trip for eight Class XI and XII students, which ended tragically when all eight students drowned during a picnic at Diveagar beach in Raigad district. The Alandi Municipal Council has now decided to seal the academy and investigate whether it had valid permissions for the building.

The administration is also checking the rent agreement and other documents related to the premises. Khandekar, the council's chief officer, admitted that they had not verified the building permission and rent agreement. The civic body is preparing to issue notices to private educational institutes in Alandi, ensuring they follow government rules.

Around 40 to 50 students were enrolled at the coaching institute, offering classes for competitive exams like NEET and JEE. The administration plans to discuss the situation with the students' parents and institute directors, as well as determining whether the students should be transferred to authorized coaching institutes. The incident has prompted the Alandi Municipal Council to conduct a bandh, with residents and officials mourning the loss of the eight students who drowned.