City
Epaper

Amroha School Bus Firing: 3 Bike-Borne Men Open Fire at Four-Wheeler Carrying Students (Watch Video)

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: October 25, 2024 12:53 IST

In a shocking incident from Gajraula, miscreants opened fire on the SRS mini school bus of Block Chief Virendra ...

Open in App

In a shocking incident from Gajraula, miscreants opened fire on the SRS mini school bus of Block Chief Virendra Singh, leading to a state of panic among schoolchildren. According to local sources, three armed men on a motorcycle intercepted the bus in an isolated area and fired several rounds, reportedly targeting the vehicle specifically. The unexpected attack created chaos inside the bus, with frightened children crying and seeking cover.

Showing quick presence of mind, the bus driver avoided stopping and sped towards the Gajraula police station, where he reported the incident. Local authorities have initiated an investigation, and police teams are scanning CCTV footage from the area in an effort to identify the attackers. Law enforcement has also set up checkpoints and increased patrolling to prevent further incidents and ensure the safety of students in the area.

District officials and police personnel visited the spot and spoke with school authorities, assuring them of enhanced security measures. Parents and community members have expressed concern over the rising criminal activity in the area and are urging a swift response to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and police are probing all possible angles.

Tags: AmrohaSchool BusGajraulaFiringFiring AccidentSchool Student
Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalPorterville Firing: California Deputy Killed in Shooting While Serving Eviction Notice (Watch Video)

Navi MumbaiNavi Mumbai Firing: One Injured Shooting by Unidentified Assailant in Airoli

NationalUttar Pradesh: Under-Construction Wall Collapse in Amroha Injures Several Workers; Tragedy Caught on Camera

ThaneThane Crime: Man Opens Fire Over Family Dispute in Mumbra, One Killed, Two Critical

ThaneThane News: Man Escapes Unhurt After Being Fired Upon in Panchpakadhi; Accused on Run

National Realted Stories

NationalShutdowns disrupt life in Manipur valley; Nagas call stir over civilian killings

NationalGujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel flags off Lord Parshuram Shobha Yatra in Gandhinagar

National"Recurring saga...": AIADMK slams Tamil Nadu CM Stalin over explosion at Virudhunagar firecracker unit

National"Insult to Nari Shakti": Yoga Guru Ramdev over Constitutional Amendment Bill defeat in Lok Sabha

NationalNortheast India a ‘Cultural Mosaic’ of diverse tribes, says Nagaland Governor