Outrage erupted in Cuttack after police arrested a school bus driver for allegedly attempting to rape two minor girls inside the vehicle.
The shocking incident occurred on Wednesday within the jurisdiction of the Cantonment Police Station. Reports said the driver, employed by a prominent English medium school, targeted the minors while transporting them. The girls informed their guardians about the ordeal, leading to an immediate police complaint. Acting swiftly, police apprehended the driver, questioned him, and later arrested him. He has been produced in court.
The incident sparked widespread anger among parents and guardians. Concerns over student safety in school buses and institutions intensified. Residents demanded stricter monitoring of school staff and better background verification of employees.
Authorities revealed that the attempt took place in a secluded area while the bus was on its routine route. The case highlighted lapses such as unauthorised route deviations by drivers and inadequate supervision. Parents and activists called for stronger enforcement mechanisms to prevent such crimes.
Police confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine further details of the incident.
