Kurnool Bus Fire Tragedy: Over 20 Dead, Silvassa RTO Under Scrutiny
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Silvassa / Kurnool: The horrific bus fire accident on the Hyderabad–Bengaluru Highway near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, has shaken the nation. Over 20 passengers lost their lives when the vehicle caught fire after colliding with a divider. What started as a peaceful overnight journey turned into a nightmare of flames and screams.
The bus (Reg No. DD01N9490) was reportedly certified “fit” by the Silvassa–Naroli RTO office in March 2025, allegedly under the supervision of officer Bipin Pawar. This raises serious doubts about the vehicle inspection process and whether the certification was issued without a proper examination.
Key Questions on Accountability
- Was the bus physically presented at the Silvassa RTO for inspection?
- Were any bribes or middlemen involved in obtaining the fitness certificate?
- Did the RTO staff, including Bipin Pawar, follow required safety verification protocols?
Eyewitnesses claim that the bus burst into flames within seconds after the collision, leaving passengers with no chance to escape. Many families are demanding justice and calling for an independent probe into the alleged RTO corruption nexus that may have enabled the tragedy.
Voices for Justice
Victims’ families and social organizations have urged the government to:
- Verify RTO fitness certification records and CCTV logs.
- Check GPS data to confirm physical vehicle inspection.
- Investigate potential links between Silvassa RTO and private operators in Maharashtra.
- Take strict action against any officials involved in negligence or bribery.
Beyond Negligence — A Test of the System
This tragedy exposes deep flaws in India’s transport oversight. If fitness certificates can be issued without inspection, thousands of unsafe vehicles may be operating freely on highways. The Kurnool bus fire should not be remembered as just another accident — but as a turning point demanding reform and responsibility.
The victims deserve justice. Accountability must start with transparency.
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