Officials assure probe into school bus accident following RSF protest
By Doruvu Paul Jagan Babu: Assistant Chief Editor
Kadapa – Andhra Pradesh: The Revolutionary Students Federation (RSF) staged a protest on Thursday in front of the District Education Office (DEO), demanding accountability from the management of Vigyan School after a school bus accident in Vallur mandal left 45 students injured.
The accident
On Wednesday evening, a school bus carrying students overturned near a railway bridge in Kamalapuram constituency. The vehicle reportedly crossed the road, broke through a culvert, and fell onto the railway track. Dozens of children sustained injuries, sparking widespread concern among parents and residents.
RSF’s concerns
RSF State President DM Obulesu Yadav alleged that the mishap was the result of negligence, claiming the driver was unfit and under the influence of alcohol. He said the bus was overloaded with students, a practice common among private operators, and criticized education authorities for not responding swiftly to the incident.
Demand for action
RSF demanded that cases be registered against the school management, recognition of the institution be cancelled, and stricter enforcement of safety regulations in private educational institutions.
Response from authorities
A petition was formally submitted to AD, who assured that an investigation would be carried out and appropriate action taken.
Leaders Karthik, SMD Saad, Nirmal, Hemant, Asif, and others participated in the protest.
