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Jaisalmer Bus Fire Tragedy: 5-Member Panel Launches Comprehensive Investigation

The Rajasthan government has established a high-level five-member committee to thoroughly investigate the tragic Jaisalmer bus fire that resulted in 22 fatalities. The investigation involves seizing and examining 66 buses from Jainam Coach Crafter to verify safety standards and manufacturing compliance. The Central Institute of Road Transport will provide an independent technical review of the incident. The Transport Department is seeking full cooperation from bus transport unions to ensure future safety improvements.

Key Points: Rajasthan Investigates Jaisalmer Bus Fire Fatal Accident

  • Five-member panel formed to investigate Jaisalmer bus fire tragedy
  • 66 buses seized for detailed safety compliance inspection
  • Central Institute of Road Transport invited to conduct independent technical review
  • Transport department appeals to bus unions for full cooperation
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Rajasthan govt forms five-member committee to probe Jaisalmer bus tragedy

Rajasthan government forms expert committee to probe Jaisalmer bus fire that claimed 22 lives, examining bus safety standards and manufacturing compliance.

"The committee will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the transport, departmental, and technical aspects of the Jaisalmer bus accident. - O.P. Bunkar, Additional Transport Commissioner"

Jaipur, Oct 16

The Rajasthan government has formed a five-member committee to probe into the Jaisalmer bus fire, which claimed 22 lives and left several others injured.

O.P. Bunkar, Additional Transport Commissioner (Administration) and Joint Secretary, Transport and Road Safety Department, informed that in the aftermath of the tragic Jaisalmer bus accident, the department has initiated a detailed and sensitive investigation into the matter.

He stated that a team from the Regional Transport Office, Jodhpur, is presently inspecting buses manufactured at Jainam Coach Crafter, Jodhpur. So far, 66 buses have been seized and are being examined to verify compliance with the prescribed Bus Body Code standards during their construction.

To ensure a thorough inquiry, the State Government's Transport and Road Safety Department has constituted a five-member high-level committee under the chairmanship of the Additional Transport Commissioner (Administration) and Joint Secretary.

The committee comprises Omprakash Bunkar, Additional Transport Commissioner (Administration) and Joint Secretary to the Government (Chairman), Dharmendra Kumar, Regional Transport Officer-II, Ravi Soni, Executive Director (Mechanical), Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation, Hanuman Singh, Joint General Manager, Central Workshop, Jodhpur and Navneet Batad Motors Vehicle Inspector, Headquarters. Bunkar stated that the committee will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the transport, departmental, and technical aspects of the Jaisalmer bus accident.

The committee will carry forward the inquiry. To ensure an independent and expert technical review, the State Government has also invited the Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT), Pune, to investigate the incident.

The CIRT team is expected to visit Jaisalmer later this week and will subsequently submit its detailed report to the State Government.

The Transport Department has appealed to all bus transport unions to extend full cooperation with the inspection campaign and to ensure that buses are operated only after implementing all necessary safety improvements in accordance with prescribed standards.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally some accountability! Seizing 66 buses from the same manufacturer shows this wasn't an isolated incident. The involvement of CIRT Pune is a good move for independent technical review. Hope the families get justice soon.
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Sarah B
As someone who frequently travels by bus in Rajasthan, this is terrifying. We trust these transport services with our lives. The committee must ensure strict enforcement of safety standards across all private operators. No more compromises on passenger safety!
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the government's response, I'm concerned that this committee has only government officials. Would have been better to include independent safety experts and consumer representatives for more balanced investigation.
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Meera T
My heart goes out to the families who lost their loved ones. This tragedy could have been prevented with proper safety checks. Hope the committee's findings lead to concrete changes in bus manufacturing and regular safety audits. 🙏
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Vikram M
Good to see immediate action with 66 buses seized. The manufacturer should be held accountable if they violated safety norms. But what about the RTO officials who certified these buses? They should also face consequences for negligence.

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