Coaching Centre Faces FIR for Violating Disaster Management Act in Shimla

Shimla, Sept 6, 2025 – The District Magistrate (DM) of Shimla, Anupam Kashyap, has ordered an FIR against Aakash Coaching Institute in Sanjauli for violating the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Despite official orders directing closure of all educational and coaching institutions on September 3 and 4 due to disaster alerts, the centre continued classes.

An inspection team led by ADM Pankaj Sharma and Tehsildar Apoorv Sharma found classes ongoing, with evidence from students’ mobile messages. Many students attending were not hostel residents, contradicting the institute’s claims. The DM directed the Superintendent of Police to register an FIR under Sections 51, 52, and 53 of the Disaster Management Act, which deal with obstruction, false claims, and misuse of resources.

The DM warned of strict action against any further violations and appealed to the public to report non-compliance immediately.