Four MSRTC Officials Suspended Following Rape at Swargate Bus Depot

The Maharashtra government has taken disciplinary action after a 26-year-old woman was raped in a parked bus, replacing security staff and warning of further consequences for negligence.

• A 26-year-old woman was raped inside a parked bus at Pune's Swargate bus depot on February 25, leading to public outrage and criticism of the depot's security measures.
• Four Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) officials, including a senior depot manager, were suspended for negligence after an investigation into the incident.
• The suspended officials include Senior Depot Manager Jayesh Patil, Junior Depot Manager Pallavi Patil, Traffic Inspector Sunil Yele, and Traffic Superintendent Mohini Dhage.
• Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced the suspensions in the state assembly and warned of further action against negligence in ensuring passenger safety at MSRTC facilities.
• In response to concerns, 22 security guards at the depot have been replaced, but a recent midnight power outage at the depot raised further questions about safety and administrative accountability.

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