Overview

• A 16-year-old boy in Bhandup West wielded a sword to attack a BEST bus, autorickshaws, and a water tanker, causing property damage estimated at ₹70,000.
• The incident occurred on April 19, 2025, following a family dispute where the teenager was scolded by his uncle, reportedly triggering the violent outburst.
• The teenager threatened the bus driver and vandalized the vehicle while passengers were on board, raising concerns about public safety.
• Police have charged the minor under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, and the Indian Arms Act.
• The boy, identified as a history-sheeter with prior serious cases, has been sent to a juvenile remand home as investigations continue.