
A Panchkula court sentenced a school bus driver, Niranjan Singh, to 25 years in prison and a Rs 50,000 fine for the 2020 sexual assault of a four-year-old girl. The assault occurred on a school bus returning from Baddi. The court cited the child's testimony and bravery, along with medical and CCTV evidence, as crucial. The ruling also highlighted significant safety lapses concerning female attendants on school buses.
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