Noida-Delhi bus gang-rape case: Vehicle had challans worth ₹63,000 pending over permit, safety and speed violations
The sleeper bus continued to ply despite 12 unpaid challans issued between May and June; the case has also raised questions over police coordination, with Gautam Buddh Nagar Police saying Delhi Police did not inform them that the crime occurred in its jurisdiction
A bus bearing registration number ‘UP 83 ET 3789’ was found to have twelve unpaid challans, totaling ₹63,000, issued for violations such as driving without a permit, speed violations, and other traffic violations. The bus had continued to operate despite these outstanding fines. Also, the bus had curtains around its sleeper berths, making it difficult for anyone outside to see inside.
The CCTV camera inside the bus was also non-functional at the time of the incident. The bus had continued to ply from May 11 to July 23, 2026, despite the violations and unpaid penalties.
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