Negligence Led to Tragedy: MSRTC Officials Suspended Over Pune Bus Depot Incident

The Maharashtra government has suspended four MSRTC officials following the rape of a woman at Pune's Swargate bus depot. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced the suspensions during the assembly's budget session. The incident has sparked outrage and led to calls for improved passenger safety.

The Maharashtra government has taken decisive action by suspending four officials from the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) in light of a shocking incident in Pune.

The state-run transport corporation found itself at the center of controversy after a woman was raped at the Swargate bus depot premises. The incident prompted Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik to address the issue in the assembly during its budget session in Mumbai.

Following a thorough probe into the February 25 incident, negligence on part of the corporation's staff was identified, leading to the suspension of senior depot manager Jayesh Patil, junior depot manager Pallavi Patil, assistant transport inspector Sunil Yele, and assistant transport superintendent Mohini Dhage. Minister Sarnaik emphasized strict warning against any future negligence by MSRTC officials and announced the immediate replacement of 22 security guards present during the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)