India, April 12 -- The Delhi government will launch a vigilance probe into the construction of government schools built under the previous administration, public works department (PWD) minister Parvesh Verma said on Friday. The probe will examine tenders awarded, maintenance contracts, and construction quality.

Verma made the announcement during a visit to a government school in Palam, where the principal complained of flooding inside the building. "The principal told me about a flood-like situation in the school. I've ordered an investigation into this school and all others constructed by the previous government," Verma was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.

Residents in Palam had also raised concerns about recurring waterlogging, pr...