Horror at School Gate! 4-Year-Old Girl Crushed to Death by School Bus in Jalandhar
Jalandhar(The Uttam Hindu): A heartbreaking accident took place this morning at S.D. Public School, located on the highway from Adampur to Alawalpur. A four-year-old UKG student, Kirat, tragically lost her life after being run over by her own school bus. Kirat, daughter of Inderjit Singh, was a resident of Udesian village in Adampur.
According to eyewitnesses, the little girl arrived at school as usual by the school bus. When the bus stopped at the school gate and she got down, the driver allegedly moved the vehicle forward immediately, unaware that the child was still close to the bus. She came under the rear wheel of the bus and died on the spot.
Upon receiving the information, Adampur police reached the school, took the body into custody, and sent it to Jalandhar Civil Hospital for post-mortem. Based on the family’s statement, a case has been registered. The driver has been detained, and the bus has also been seized.
The tragic incident sparked outrage among the victim’s family members, who blocked the Jalandhar-Hoshiarpur highway near Adampur, causing a massive traffic jam. Police officers arrived at the scene and tried to pacify the agitated family members to clear the road.
Authorities have assured a thorough investigation. CCTV footage from the school premises has been taken into custody, and the driver’s medical examination will be conducted. If found intoxicated, strict legal action will follow. Police have also stated that the role of the school administration and bus staff will be closely examined, and any negligence will not be spared.
It is worth noting that over 300 students study at this school, raising serious questions about the safety standards being followed. Parents have demanded stricter safety measures to prevent such devastating incidents in the future.