Overview
- Police said six college students fell while boarding an overcrowded Haryana Roadways bus at the Pratap Nagar stand and were run over by its rear wheels on Thursday morning.
- A 21-year-old student died and five others were injured, with all five under treatment after initial care at nearby facilities.
- Driver Anil Kumar and conductor Kamal were taken into custody for questioning and medical tests, with the driver claiming the rush to board led to the incident.
- Transport Minister Anil Vij directed an inquiry to determine whether a technical fault or driver negligence caused the crash, promising strict action if culpability is found.
- Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini approved Rs 2.5 lakh for the deceased’s family and Rs 50,000 for each injured student with free treatment, as students and parents protested service shortages and cited gaps in emergency response at the local health centre.