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Police Probe Unverified Hiring After Alleged Gang Rape on Bus

Police Probe Unverified Hiring After Alleged Gang Rape on Bus
17-year-old gangraped inside moving bus: Driver, conductor hired without police verification, say police · indianexpress.com

Police are investigating an alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl inside a moving bus.

Two men, who worked as the bus driver and conductor, have been accused.

Police say the company hired them without checking their records.

Police also say none of the company’s other drivers and conductors had been verified.

The private bus service operates at least 12 buses.

Investigators are questioning the people who run the service.

They may also speak with workers at shops that regularly dealt with the buses.

The investigation is examining how the men were hired and whether anyone noticed anything unusual.

Key facts

Victim’s age
17 years old
Accused
The bus driver and conductor are accused of the alleged rape.
Screening issue
Police say the two men were hired without police verification.
Bus operator
The private service runs at least a dozen buses.
Investigation focus
Police are questioning the operators about hiring practices and missing checks.
Potential witnesses
Representatives of a paint shop in Kashmere Gate and a repair shop in Greater Noida may be questioned.

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