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Crime
Auto Accident in Ratlam Claims Life of 4-Year-Old Student
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 10:01 PM
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A 4‑year‑old student died after falling from an auto while returning from school in Ratlam. The driver, who was carrying more passengers than allowed, has been arrested.
On a recent morning in Ratlam's Raavi Thana area, a tragic incident unfolded as a 4‑year‑old student named Pushkar Garwal fell from an auto while returning from school.
Witnesses reported that the auto was carrying more children than the vehicle's legal capacity, a violation that likely contributed to the fatal fall.
Police promptly detained the driver, identified as Pappu Bhuria, and seized the vehicle. The arrest was made following a swift investigation.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols for child transport in the region, with authorities urging stricter enforcement of passenger limits.
Witnesses reported that the auto was carrying more children than the vehicle's legal capacity, a violation that likely contributed to the fatal fall.
Police promptly detained the driver, identified as Pappu Bhuria, and seized the vehicle. The arrest was made following a swift investigation.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols for child transport in the region, with authorities urging stricter enforcement of passenger limits.