A school van driver in Pune has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two six-year-old girls on September 30, 2024. The incident reportedly occurred while the children were returning home from school in the Wanwadi area. The accused, identified as Sanjay Reddy, was booked under sections 64 and 65(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
This arrest follows a series of similar incidents in Pune. In August 2024, a school van driver was arrested for allegedly harassing a minor student, leading to public outcry and prompting the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to intensify inspections of school transportation vehicles.
In response to these incidents, the Pune RTO has deployed multiple teams to inspect the condition and legality of school vans operating without proper documentation. Parents are urged to verify the credentials of school transportation providers to ensure their children’s safety.
