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Crime
Missing CCTV Footage Hinders Probe into 7-Year-Old’s Death in Vadodara Bus
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🗓 21 Aug 2026, 12:35 AM
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A seven‑year‑old died after being trapped in a bus door in Vadodara, and investigators say the absence of CCTV footage is obstructing the inquiry.
A tragic incident occurred in Vadodara, Gujarat, when a seven‑year‑old child was fatally asphyxiated after becoming trapped in the door of a public bus. Local police have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child's death.
Authorities are facing a significant hurdle because the CCTV camera that would normally record activity inside the bus is missing, leaving a gap in visual evidence. Investigators have therefore relied on eyewitness accounts and other available records to piece together the sequence of events.
The police have appealed to the bus operator and municipal transport department to locate the missing footage and to provide any additional information that could aid the probe. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols on public transport and the adequacy of surveillance systems in city buses.
While the investigation continues, officials have assured the public that they will pursue all leads to determine accountability and to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Authorities are facing a significant hurdle because the CCTV camera that would normally record activity inside the bus is missing, leaving a gap in visual evidence. Investigators have therefore relied on eyewitness accounts and other available records to piece together the sequence of events.
The police have appealed to the bus operator and municipal transport department to locate the missing footage and to provide any additional information that could aid the probe. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols on public transport and the adequacy of surveillance systems in city buses.
While the investigation continues, officials have assured the public that they will pursue all leads to determine accountability and to prevent similar tragedies in the future.