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Bicycle attackers opened fire on a school bus with 28 children in Amroha, accused arrested

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Bicycle attackers opened fire on a school bus with 28 children in Amroha, accused arrested

On Friday, gunmen opened fire on a school bus in Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh. A bus carrying children from SRS International School escaped the attack without any injuries to the students.

According to reports, the attackers blocked the bus with bicycles and started shooting at it. However, the bus driver, Monty, sped up and drove directly to the police station. There were 28 children on board at the time of the incident.

“The school bus driver informed the police that two-three people stopped the bus and fired at the vehicle. Senior officials reached the spot soon after receiving the information and searched the area. A case was registered and the accused was arrested. Legal action is further being taken,” Amroha SP Kunwar Anupam Singh told news agency PTI.

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Investigation begins

As soon as news of the incident came to light, police arrived at the scene and began an investigation, questioning residents and checking the area. According to police, preliminary investigation revealed that bus driver Monty had an argument with local youth over an accident on October 21, which likely motivated the attack.

In response, the bus driver, Monty, reported that at 7:40 a.m., while taking the children to school, the attackers started chasing the bus from a kilometer away. Taking advantage of the opportunity, they blocked the bus with a bicycle and opened fire.

The children on board were terrified but were not injured and all were safely returned to their families. The police have registered a complaint and further investigation is underway.