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School Bus Driver Shot At As 50 Children Witness Attack
A school bus was carrying about 50 children when a car blocked its path.
The driver asked the people in the car to move it.
An argument reportedly began when they said the car had no fuel.
One person allegedly used a country-made pistol to fire four rounds at the driver.
Pellets hurt the driver near his eye and on his cheek.
The children saw the shooting and became very frightened.
The driver was taken to hospitals for treatment.
Police are checking cameras and speaking with witnesses to find the suspects.
A school bus driver was allegedly shot at after confronting youths over a car blocking a road in Dabra.
The incident occurred near Badi Akbai village under Pichhore police station limits on Saturday morning.
About 50 children from Glorious Convent School were on board and were reportedly terrified by the gunfire.
Police said four rounds were fired, with pellets injuring driver Khem Singh near his eye and on his cheek.
Police are examining CCTV footage, questioning witnesses and working to identify and arrest the accused youths.
- Who
- Bus driver Khem Singh, two unidentified youths and about 50 schoolchildren were involved or present.
- What
- Two youths allegedly fired four rounds at the school bus driver during a dispute over a car blocking the road.
- Where
- Near Badi Akbai village, under Pichhore police station limits in Dabra town, Gwalior district.
- When
- Saturday morning.
- Why
- The youths allegedly became angry after the driver asked them to move their car, which was obstructing traffic.
Key facts
- School
- Glorious Convent School, Tekanpur
- Children on board
- Around 50
- Injured person
- Bus driver Khem Singh
- Reported weapon
- Country-made pistol
- Rounds fired
- Four
- Injuries
- Pellets struck the driver near the eye and on the cheek
- Police action
- CCTV footage is being examined and witnesses are being questioned
Sources
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