Students Hang From Ladder of Private Bus in Viral Udupi Video
By ETF Desk
Video footage taken in Udupi district shows a group of school students suspended from the ladder of a private school bus, raising alarm among parents and local authorities.
The clip, which has circulated widely on social media, captures the students hanging on a makeshift ladder in the back of a privately operated bus that was transporting pupils to a scheduled event. When the bus stopped, the ladder apparently remained attached and students were left dangling without restraints.
The incident has sparked calls for stricter safety checks on school transport vehicles, and the district's police department has opened an inquiry. Parents are demanding an explanation from the bus operator and have urged local authorities to enforce compliance with the Karnataka Transport Rules. Source: Google News – Udupi.