Maharashtra: Viral Video Shows 17 Schoolchildren Crammed Into Auto-Rickshaw In Bhiwandi, Sparks Safety Concerns
Bhiwandi: A viral video purportedly showing an auto-rickshaw packed with as many as 17 schoolchildren in Bhiwandi's Roshan Bagh area has sparked serious concerns over student safety and overcrowded school transport. The viral video appears to show several schoolchildren overfilled inside the three-wheeler, allegedly far beyond its normal passenger capacity. In the video, the man recording the…
A video circulating online appears to show 17 schoolchildren crammed into a single auto-rickshaw in the Roshan Bagh area of Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. The footage has sparked alarm over student safety and the overcrowding of school transportation. In the video, a man can be seen confronting the auto-rickshaw driver, questioning him about transporting such a large number of children and putting their safety at risk.
The driver reportedly said he usually carries around 15 students and had accommodated extra passengers that day. The incident has prompted local police to take action against the driver following the video's spread on social media. The case highlights the challenges families face in accessing reliable school transport, with some opting for private auto-rickshaws due to limited or inaccessible official bus services.
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