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Delhi School Van Overcrowding: 14-20 Children Packed Like Hay, Officials Unaware
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 05:17 PM
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A recent report from Delhi shows a school van carrying between 14 and 20 children in cramped conditions, likened to hay, with authorities reportedly unaware of the situation.
Delhi police and education officials have been alerted to a video that appears to show a school van loaded with between 14 and 20 children, the youngsters being squeezed together as tightly as hay in a sack. The footage, circulating on social media, highlights the lack of space and safety measures inside the vehicle.
Local residents and parents expressed alarm over the apparent disregard for standard passenger limits on school transport. The report notes that the administration responsible for overseeing school transportation in the area has not yet responded to the incident, raising concerns about oversight and compliance with safety regulations.
Child welfare advocates are calling for an immediate investigation and stricter enforcement of existing guidelines governing school vans. They stress that overcrowding not only violates transport norms but also endangers the lives of young passengers during daily commutes.
Local residents and parents expressed alarm over the apparent disregard for standard passenger limits on school transport. The report notes that the administration responsible for overseeing school transportation in the area has not yet responded to the incident, raising concerns about oversight and compliance with safety regulations.
Child welfare advocates are calling for an immediate investigation and stricter enforcement of existing guidelines governing school vans. They stress that overcrowding not only violates transport norms but also endangers the lives of young passengers during daily commutes.