NHRC Takes Cognisance of Allegations of Unsafe Buses Under Punjab's 'Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana'
- The National Human Rights Commission examined allegations that unsafe, potentially non-compliant sleeper buses were used under Punjab’s pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens and economically disadvantaged people.
- The allegations included unauthorised structural changes, blocked emergency exits and windows, and inadequate fire detection, suppression, and evacuation systems.
- The NHRC, led by Priyank Kanoongo, notified Punjab’s Chief Secretary and the Union road transport ministry.
- The Commission ordered inspections of all scheme buses and required authorities to submit action-taken reports within seven days; non-compliant buses must be withdrawn until repaired and cleared.
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'Blocked exits, cabin partitions': NHRC asks Punjab chief secretary to inspect buses used under Tirth Yatra Scheme ferrying pilgrims; submit report within 7 days
NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of allegations that unsafe AC sleeper buses with possible safety violations
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According to an official release, the complaint has raised concerns over alleged unauthorised structural modifications, the installation of partitions and doors separating the driver's cabin from the passenger compartment, obstruction of emergency exits and windows, and deficiencies in essential fire detection, suppression and emergency evacuation arrangements.
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal accused the NHRC of bias in the security check of pilgrimage buses in Punjab.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sparked a political uproar in the state after the Punjab government inspected super-deluxe buses carrying elderly people under the Chief Minister's Pilgrimage Scheme. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government and the BJP over this action. The party has alleged that the central government is misusing agencies to prevent free pilgrimages for the elderly.…
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