Police stopped a bus near Longgaon after its driver allegedly travelled about 55 kilometres while heavily intoxicated, placing 28 passengers at risk. The bus was operating on the Uttarkashi-Srinagar route when officers halted it during a checking operation.

The vehicle belonged to the Kashi Vishwanath Seva service. It had left Uttarkashi in the morning and reached the area near Longgaon police station, where officers noticed unusual behaviour from the driver. Following questioning, police conducted an alcohol test with an alcometer.

The test confirmed that the driver had consumed excessive alcohol while driving. Police then prevented the bus from continuing its journey in the interest of passenger safety.

Passengers moved to another vehicle

The bus carried 30 people in total, including the driver and conductor. The remaining 28 people were passengers from different places. After the bus was stopped, police arranged another vehicle to take the passengers towards Srinagar.

The original bus was seized at the spot. Police said the action was taken before the vehicle could continue carrying passengers on the route.

Station house officer Mahipal Singh Rawat said the driver also underwent a medical examination. Police registered a first information report against him and sent a recommendation to the transport commissioner for cancellation of his driving licence.

The passengers praised the police for intervening in time and ensuring their safety. The available information does not report any crash or injury in the incident.

What happens next

The registered case and medical examination will form part of the police action against the driver. The recommendation to cancel his driving licence has been sent to the transport commissioner, while the bus remains seized.

Conclusion

Police stopped the Uttarkashi-Srinagar bus at Longgaon after confirming that its driver was heavily intoxicated. The bus was seized, the passengers were shifted to another vehicle, and further action includes the FIR and a recommendation to cancel the driver’s licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where was the bus stopped?

Police stopped the bus near Longgaon police station during a checking operation.

Q. Where was the bus travelling?

The bus was travelling from Uttarkashi to Srinagar.

Q. How many passengers were on the bus?

There were 28 passengers. Including the driver and conductor, 30 people were on board.

Q. How did police confirm the driver’s intoxication?

Police used an alcometer after noticing the driver’s behaviour, and the test confirmed excessive alcohol consumption.

Q. What action did police take against the bus?

Police stopped the bus and seized it at the spot.

Q. What legal action was taken against the driver?

Police registered an FIR, arranged a medical examination and recommended cancellation of the driver’s driving licence.

Q. How were the passengers taken onward?

Police arranged another vehicle to take the passengers towards Srinagar.