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Crime
Two bus crew members placed in 14‑day judicial custody after Greater Noida fire
✍️ indiagazette.com
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 06:40 AM
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Police have remanded the two drivers and the conductor of a bus that caught fire in Greater Noida to 14‑day judicial custody as the investigation continues.
A bus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, erupted in flames, prompting an immediate response from local emergency services. The incident, which drew the attention of police and fire personnel, led to the seizure of the vehicle for forensic examination.
Following the fire, Uttar Pradesh police detained the two drivers and the conductor of the bus. All three have been ordered to remain in judicial custody for 14 days while investigators piece together the cause of the blaze.
Authorities have not disclosed any injuries or fatalities, and the probe remains ongoing. The police statement indicated that the custodial remand is a standard procedural step to secure testimony and gather evidence before any formal charges are filed.
The case underscores heightened scrutiny of public transport safety in the National Capital Region, with officials vowing to take appropriate action based on the investigation's findings.
Following the fire, Uttar Pradesh police detained the two drivers and the conductor of the bus. All three have been ordered to remain in judicial custody for 14 days while investigators piece together the cause of the blaze.
Authorities have not disclosed any injuries or fatalities, and the probe remains ongoing. The police statement indicated that the custodial remand is a standard procedural step to secure testimony and gather evidence before any formal charges are filed.
The case underscores heightened scrutiny of public transport safety in the National Capital Region, with officials vowing to take appropriate action based on the investigation's findings.