A school bus driver was arrested in Haridwar after police found him driving while intoxicated during a safety inspection. The operation also led to 7 buses being seized and 298 challans being issued for violations involving school vehicles and other traffic rules.
The joint campaign was conducted by the traffic police, CPU and Transport Department on the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Navneet Singh. Teams checked 2-wheelers, 4-wheelers and other vehicles, with particular attention to school buses, modified vehicles and vehicles operating without valid documents.
Children moved to another bus
Police stopped the school bus as soon as the driver’s condition was detected. Since children were travelling in the vehicle, officers treated the matter as a direct safety concern and began legal action against the driver.
The children were not allowed to continue their journey in the same bus. Police arranged another bus to take them safely to their destination, ensuring that the enforcement action did not disrupt their onward travel.
The driver was arrested and sent to jail after action under the applicable law, according to the report. Driving under the influence can endanger passengers and other road users, while the risk is especially serious when a driver is responsible for schoolchildren.
7 buses seized, 298 challans issued
The inspection teams acted against vehicles found violating traffic rules. A total of 298 challans were issued, and 7 buses were seized for rule violations.
The checks covered vehicle documents, operating conditions and safety requirements. Officials also examined modified vehicles because unauthorised or non-compliant changes can create additional safety risks. The drive was intended to improve road safety, encourage compliance and reduce the possibility of accidents caused by negligence.
The action has also highlighted the responsibilities of school managements, vehicle operators and parents. School buses must be operated with valid documents and in accordance with the prescribed safety standards. Drivers are expected to remain alert, avoid intoxicants and treat the safety of children as their highest responsibility.
Officials warn operators of continued checks
Traffic police and Transport Department officials instructed school-vehicle operators and drivers to follow all applicable rules. They said documents must remain valid and vehicles must be operated according to the required standards.
Officials also indicated that action against violations would continue. Regular inspections are necessary to monitor school vehicles, ensure safer travel for children and strengthen compliance with road-safety requirements.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Bipendra Kumar, ARTO Nikhil Sharma, ARTO Neha Jha and Traffic Inspector-in-Charge Sandeep Singh Negi were among the officials present during the campaign. Traffic police and Transport Department personnel also participated in the checks.
Conclusion
The Haridwar drive resulted in the arrest of an intoxicated school bus driver, the safe transfer of the children to another bus, 7 seized buses and 298 challans. Authorities have said enforcement against school-vehicle and traffic-rule violations will continue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why was the school bus driver arrested?
The driver was arrested after being found driving the school bus while intoxicated during a joint inspection.
Q. What happened to the children travelling in the bus?
Police arranged another bus so the children could continue safely to their destination.
Q. How many buses were seized during the campaign?
7 buses were seized for violating rules.
Q. How many challans were issued?
Authorities issued 298 challans during the campaign.
Q. Which agencies conducted the inspections?
Traffic police, the CPU and the Transport Department conducted the joint checks.
Q. What types of vehicles were checked?
Teams checked 2-wheelers, 4-wheelers and other vehicles, including school buses and modified vehicles.
Q. What instructions were given to school bus operators?
Operators were told to keep vehicle documents valid, follow prescribed safety standards and ensure that drivers do not operate vehicles under the influence of intoxicants.
