Jaipur: Taking suo motu cognisance of bus fire incident at Manoharpur in Jaipur, State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) Tuesday sought factual reports from officials of various departments by Nov 14 and instructed them to ensure proper medical assistance and relief for the injured and their families.The officials include transport commissioner, district transport officer, commissioner of police, Jaipur, chief fire officer and district magistrate of Jaipur. SHRC chairman Justice G R Moolchandani asked officials to take action against those operating unsafe and non-compliant buses. Expressing concern and sympathy for victims and their families, Moolchandani emphasised that public transportation cannot be used in a manner that endangers human life. “Human life is precious. Violating the rules in the manufacturing and operation of passenger buses is unacceptable,” he stated. The commission highlighted several recurring issues, including the absence of emergency doors in buses, lack of fire-fighting equipment, and the illegal transport of hazardous or flammable materials along with passengers. Moolchandani referred to recent incidents in Rajasthan, including the accident in Jaisalmer, underscoring that such violations continue to cause severe loss of life and property. He suggested the authorities take immediate measures to ensure that buses plying in the state comply with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and adhere to prescribed safety standards.
