Extensive vehicle checks launched in Bhopal after tragic road accident

IANS May 13, 2025 394 views

A devastating road accident in Bhopal has shocked the city after a school bus without valid documentation caused multiple injuries and killed a young doctor. The Regional Transport Office and local police have launched an extensive vehicle inspection drive targeting buses and public transport vehicles across the city. Preliminary investigations revealed the bus was operating with an expired fitness certificate and had brake failures. This tragic incident has prompted immediate safety reviews and heightened scrutiny of vehicle compliance in Bhopal.

"Preliminary investigations reveal the bus was operating without a valid fitness certificate" - Regional Transport Official
Bhopal, May 13: In the wake of a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a young doctor and left six others injured, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) and Bhopal police jointly launched an extensive vehicle inspection drive across the city on Tuesday.

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Intensified vehicle checks launched across Bhopal after deadly road accident

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CCTV footage shows bus plowing into multiple vehicles at signal

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Dr. Ayesha Khan, 23, killed in horrific school bus incident

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RTO confirms bus had expired fitness and invalid insurance

The focus of the crackdown is primarily on buses and other forms of public transport.

The checks, being carried out at nearly all major traffic intersections of the city, include scrutiny of vehicle fitness, pollution compliance, and adherence to the Motor Vehicles Act.

The intensified drive follows a horrific incident on Monday morning, when a recklessly driven school bus ran over several commuters at the Banganga Square crossing -- one of the busiest junctions in the capital.

CCTV footage showed the bus ploughing into nearly a dozen vehicles waiting at a red signal.

Prior to hitting the vehicles, the bus struck Dr Ayesha Khan, a 23-year-old doctor on her way to JP Hospital on a scooter. She was dragged for nearly 20 meters before being crushed under the bus, dying on the spot.

According to police, two of the six injured remain in critical condition. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the school bus was operating without a valid fitness certificate and suffered a brake failure.

The Police have filed an FIR against the school bus driver.

Regional Transport Officer Jitendra Sharma confirmed that the bus was registered to a private school and that its fitness certificate had expired in November 2024. Not only this, but its insurance coverage was also found to be invalid.

In response to the tragedy, the Bhopal district administration has ordered an extensive inspection of all buses, including those operated by schools and other institutions.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is heartbreaking! A young doctor's life lost due to sheer negligence. The school administration should be held equally responsible - how can they operate buses without valid documents? 😡 Strict action must be taken against all such violators.
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Priya M.
While the inspection drive is necessary, why do we always wait for tragedies to happen? RTO should conduct regular checks instead of reactive measures. My heart goes out to Dr. Khan's family - such a promising life cut short.
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Amit S.
The CCTV footage was horrifying to watch. We need better traffic management at Banganga Square - it's always chaotic there. Maybe speed breakers and traffic police presence could prevent such accidents.
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Neha T.
As a Bhopal resident, I've seen many school buses driving rashly. They think they can get away with anything because they're carrying children. This tragedy should serve as a wake-up call for all private schools to maintain their vehicles properly.
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Vikram J.
The RTO officials must also be held accountable. How did this bus operate for months without valid documents? There's clearly corruption in the system. Hope the CM takes strict action against negligent officials too.
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Sunita R.
Such a tragic loss of a young doctor who could have saved countless lives. 😔 We need permanent solutions - maybe GPS tracking and speed governors in all school buses. The government should make this mandatory across MP.
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Karan P.
While the crackdown is good, let's hope it's not just for show. Last time after an

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