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PMPML Bus Kills 6-Year-Old Girl in Punawale

Tragedy strikes in Punawale, Pune. A 6-year-old girl dies after a PMPML bus hits her two-wheeler.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 13 July 2026 at 12:35 pm
PMPML Bus Kills 6-Year-Old Girl in Punawale

A tragic accident occurred in Punawale, Pune, on Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a six-year-old girl. The girl, identified as Khushbhoo Bishnoi, was travelling with her mother on a two-wheeler to school when a PMPML bus allegedly hit them near Pavana Bridge.

According to the police, the accident happened around 11:15 am. Preliminary investigations suggest that the bus was speeding and attempting to overtake the two-wheeler when it struck the vehicle, causing both riders to fall. The girl came under the rear wheels of the bus and died on the spot, while her mother suffered injuries.

The bus driver, Sayyad Shabbir Mulani, has been booked for rash and negligent driving under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicles Act. The police have detained the driver for further investigation.

This incident has raised concerns over the increasing number of accidents involving PMPML buses in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Residents and road safety activists have been urging the authorities to introduce stricter monitoring of PMPML drivers, regular safety audits, and stronger enforcement against rash driving.

The accident has sparked questions about driver training, speeding, and passenger safety. The police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the accident.

The PMPML bus service has been involved in several recent crashes, highlighting the need for immediate corrective measures to improve road safety and prevent such tragedies from recurring. The authorities must take steps to address the concerns of residents and road safety activists to ensure the safety of commuters.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many demanding stricter action against reckless drivers. The police must ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted, and those responsible are held accountable.

In recent times, there have been growing concerns about road safety in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. The increasing number of accidents involving public transport buses has highlighted the need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules and regulations.

The authorities must take a proactive approach to address the concerns of residents and road safety activists. This includes introducing stricter monitoring of drivers, regular safety audits, and stronger enforcement against rash driving.

The tragic death of the six-year-old girl is a stark reminder of the need for improved road safety measures in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. The authorities must take immediate action to prevent such tragedies from recurring and ensure the safety of commuters.

The incident has also raised questions about the accountability of PMPML drivers and the need for stricter action against reckless drivers. The police must ensure that those responsible are held accountable, and measures are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.

In conclusion, the tragic accident in Punawale has highlighted the need for improved road safety measures in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. The authorities must take immediate action to address the concerns of residents and road safety activists and ensure the safety of commuters.

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