A shocking incident of negligence has come to light at a well-known private school in Noida, where a UKG student was left locked inside a school bus for approximately seven hours. The child, who boarded the bus in the morning, fell asleep on the back seat and was not noticed by the bus driver or conductor when they checked the bus post-arrival. This negligence resulted in the bus being parked in a yard about 25 kilometers away from the school, leaving the child alone and frightened as he cried for help with no one to hear him.

As the day progressed and the child failed to return home after school, the worried mother arrived at the bus to pick him up, only to find him missing. Following an alarming search, the family contacted the school, only to discover that the child had not even arrived at school, leading to distress and anger among the parents. The school management has since issued an apology, but the incident has ignited a significant backlash from the community, raising serious concerns over safety protocols and the welfare of students in the school.

The implications of this incident extend beyond just this single case, as it underlines the critical need for stringent safety measures in schools to prevent such occurrences. Parents are seeking accountability and assurance that their children’s safety will be prioritized going forward. As discussions unfold, this negligence will likely prompt wider scrutiny of school policies and practices concerning student transportation and overall safety.