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Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar Hostels Pose Safety Risks for Students
✍️ Times of India
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 08:51 AM
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Students renting tiny rooms near colleges in Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar face hazardous conditions such as poor ventilation and exposed wiring, raising serious safety concerns.
Delhi’s popular educational corridors, especially Laxmi Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar, have become hotspots for students seeking proximity to colleges and coaching centres. To secure a place, many pay steep rents for rooms that are often no larger than a modest bedroom, yet the cramped spaces lack basic safety features.
Reports from the area highlight inadequate ventilation, with windows either sealed or too small to allow fresh air, creating unhealthy indoor environments. Additionally, exposed electrical wiring runs along walls and ceilings, increasing the risk of short circuits and fire hazards.
The narrow lanes that thread through these neighborhoods further complicate emergency response, as fire trucks and ambulances struggle to navigate the congested streets. Authorities have received several complaints from students who fear for their safety, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of building codes.
While the demand for affordable student housing remains high, experts warn that without immediate remedial action, the hazardous conditions could lead to accidents affecting thousands of aspiring learners across the capital.
Reports from the area highlight inadequate ventilation, with windows either sealed or too small to allow fresh air, creating unhealthy indoor environments. Additionally, exposed electrical wiring runs along walls and ceilings, increasing the risk of short circuits and fire hazards.
The narrow lanes that thread through these neighborhoods further complicate emergency response, as fire trucks and ambulances struggle to navigate the congested streets. Authorities have received several complaints from students who fear for their safety, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of building codes.
While the demand for affordable student housing remains high, experts warn that without immediate remedial action, the hazardous conditions could lead to accidents affecting thousands of aspiring learners across the capital.