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Crime
Lucknow School Bus Driver Arrested for Molesting 4‑Year‑Old
✍️ India Today
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 08:51 AM
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A school bus driver in Lucknow has been arrested after allegations of molesting and attempting to rape a 4‑year‑old student.
A driver of a school bus in Lucknow was taken into custody by police on Thursday following accusations that he molested a 4‑year‑old girl and attempted to rape her. The incident was reported by the girl's parents, who said the driver had approached the child while she was on the bus.
Police said the driver was arrested at the bus depot after a swift investigation. He is being held on charges of sexual assault and attempted rape under the Indian Penal Code.
The case is now under the jurisdiction of the local crime branch, and the authorities have promised a thorough probe. The school has suspended the driver’s employment pending the outcome of the investigation.
Parents of the victim have expressed their distress and urged the authorities to act decisively. The incident has sparked concerns about child safety on school transport services in the city.
Police said the driver was arrested at the bus depot after a swift investigation. He is being held on charges of sexual assault and attempted rape under the Indian Penal Code.
The case is now under the jurisdiction of the local crime branch, and the authorities have promised a thorough probe. The school has suspended the driver’s employment pending the outcome of the investigation.
Parents of the victim have expressed their distress and urged the authorities to act decisively. The incident has sparked concerns about child safety on school transport services in the city.