Left alone as last child, 3-year-old sexually assaulted by Navi Mumbai bus driver
A 30-year-old school bus driver has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old student. The incident occurred on a private bus after the child was left alone as the final passenger to be dropped off.
Why it matters
The case has sparked concerns regarding the safety protocols and background verification processes for private transport services hired by schools.
NAVI MUMBAI: A 30-year-old school bus driver was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a three-year-old girl inside the vehicle after she became the last student to be dropped home in Kamothe on Wednesday afternoon, police said.The accused was driving a private bus hired by the school to ferry students. Police have booked him under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including those dealing with rape of a girl below the age of 12, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.According to police, the girl travelled to and from school daily on the private bus along with other children.
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