New Delhi: A case of alleged negligence in maintenance has come to light at the girls’ hostel of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) in Delhi. Plaster from the ceiling of the hostel washroom suddenly fell. After a video of the incident went viral on social media, students expressed concern over the safety of the building and basic facilities. The students have demanded immediate repairs and a safety inspection of the entire hostel building by the administration.
According to information, a portion of plaster from the washroom ceiling broke off and fell. Fortunately, no student was hit at the time of the incident. However, the poor condition of the ceiling and the incident of falling plaster have raised questions about the safety of students living in the hostel. In the viral video, plaster can be seen peeling off from the washroom ceiling.
Students say problems related to repair and maintenance in the hostel should be taken seriously. They believe that if damaged portions are not repaired in time, a major accident could occur in the future. They have appealed to the administration to repair the damaged part of the washroom soon and also inspect other rooms and shared facilities.
After this incident, the responsibility of the institute administration has increased to provide a safe residential environment for the students. At present, the students are demanding that repair work be completed on a priority basis and clear information be provided about the condition of the building.
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