Punjab Newsline | Ludhiana
A two-and-a-half-year-old boy was killed after being run over by a private school bus in Punjab's Ludhiana district on Wednesday morning. The tragic accident occurred in Shalu village under the Kohara area when the child Samardeep had come outside his house with his mother to see his elder sister off to school.
According to eyewitnesses, the child came under the bus as it arrived to pick up students. Both the front and rear wheels reportedly passed over him, causing fatal injuries. He died on the spot before any medical assistance could be provided.
After the accident, the bus driver allegedly attempted to flee the scene. However, villagers and passersby chased the vehicle, intercepted it a short distance away, and handed the driver over to the police.
Eyewitnesses claimed that after being caught, the driver insisted that the accident was not his fault, triggering outrage among local residents. Police personnel rescued him from the angry crowd and took him into custody.
Villagers have alleged that the driver is around 19 years old and did not possess a valid driving licence. Police have not yet confirmed the claim and said they are verifying the driver's licence, vehicle documents, and other records.
Police have launched an investigation and stated that appropriate legal action will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry.
