A shocking video from Rajasthan’s Bharatpur has gone viral, showing a private school bus packed with around 55 children being driven across the swollen Ghambhir River. According to media reports, the incident, which took place on September 2 in the Rupbas police station area, has raised serious questions over student safety and negligence by the school authorities.
The driver was returning students home after classes when he decided to cross the flooded river at Maraita village. Local people captured the dangerous act on camera, showing children from Classes 5 to 8 onboard as the vehicle navigated the gushing waters, as per the reports.
According to the Dainik Bhaskar report, the bus belonged to Radha Swami Public School in Milsawa village. School owner Giriraj Sharma defended the incident, stating that in the morning, when students were brought to school, there was no water flow on the Maraita culvert. However, by afternoon, the river had swelled, and the driver still chose to risk driving through it with the children inside.
The video has gone viral on social media, and the matter is under investigation. Appropriate action will be taken.
IMD Issues Rain Alerts
The monsoon has regained momentum in Rajasthan following the formation of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. Continuous rainfall has been reported across several districts, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast showers for the next four days.
For September 3, an orange alert has been issued for Jhalawar, Pratapgarh, and Banswara, warning of heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, a yellow alert has been placed for Chittorgarh, Bundi, Kota, Baran, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, Dholpur, Bharatpur, Dausa, and Alwar, indicating the possibility of moderate rain.
