Delhi Students Risk Lives in Unsafe, Overcrowded Rented Rooms Near Colleges

Students living near Delhi's major educational hubs face serious safety hazards in cramped, overpriced rental accommodations. Areas like Laxmi Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar are particularly affected, with widespread issues including poor ventilation and exposed electrical wiring. Despite paying high rents, students have little choice but to occupy these dangerous spaces to stay close to colleges and coaching centres. Narrow lanes and inadequate safety infrastructure further compound the risks in these densely populated neighbourhoods. Recent incidents have brought renewed attention to the perilous conditions endured by thousands of students pursuing their education in the capital.