On July 15, 2026, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued notices to five additional coaching centres in the city for failing to comply with fire safety regulations. This action follows a devastating fire at a coaching centre in Surat, Gujarat, on May 25, 2026, which killed at least 22 students and prompted a nationwide crackdown on safety violations in educational institutions.
The BMC's fire department conducted inspections across multiple coaching centres in Bhopal, identifying violations such as inadequate fire extinguishers, blocked emergency exits, and lack of fire alarms. The five centres now face fines and potential closure if they do not rectify the issues within a specified timeframe.
This is part of a broader effort by the Madhya Pradesh government to enforce stricter safety norms in coaching hubs, especially in areas like Old Bhopal where many centres operate in crowded, multi-story buildings. The state has directed all municipal corporations to complete safety audits by August 2026.
