Daijiworld Media Network - Gwalior

Gwalior, Sep 12: A school bus driver was allegedly shot at by two youths following a dispute over a car parked in the middle of the road in Dabra town of Gwalior district on Saturday morning, police said.

The incident occurred near Badi Akbai village under Pichhore police station limits when the bus belonging to Glorious Convent School, Tekanpur, was carrying around 50 children to school.

According to police, a Swift car was parked in the middle of the road, obstructing the bus. Driver Khem Singh sent his helper to ask the occupants to move the vehicle.

The men allegedly refused, saying the car had run out of fuel. When Singh got down and suggested that the car be pushed aside to clear the road, an argument reportedly broke out.

One of the youths allegedly pulled out a country-made pistol and fired four rounds at Singh. Pellets struck him near the eye and on the cheek, injuring him. The accused then fled from the spot.

Singh was initially taken to a hospital in Dabra and later referred to Gwalior for further treatment.

Pichhore SHO Shivam Singh Rajawat said the car had tinted windows and the word “Gurjar” was written on its rear windshield.

The firing occurred while around 50 children were inside the school bus. Police said the children were left frightened following the incident.

SDOP Saurabh Kumar said police teams were working to identify and arrest the accused. CCTV footage from the area is also being examined to trace their movements.

Police have launched an investigation and are questioning witnesses to establish the circumstances that led to the firing.