Sharjah School Bus Death: Indian Child’s Case Sees Jail Term

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A very sad incident took place in Sharjah, where a 4-year-old Indian boy died after being left alone in a school bus. The boy was studying in KG at a private school.

How It Happened

On May 21, 2024, the boy went to school by bus. He fell asleep during the ride. When the bus reached school, the staff didn’t notice that he was still inside. The child stayed locked inside the hot bus for many hours.

Later, he was found in very bad condition. He was taken to the hospital, but doctors could not save him. He died because of the heat and lack of air.

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Court Decision

Sharjah Court said the bus supervisor was at fault and gave her 6 months in jail. The driver was fined AED 5,000. The school also has to pay AED 3.3 million to the boy’s family.

The court said the school did not follow safety rules and didn’t train its staff properly.

Family and Public Reaction

The boy’s parents, who are Indian residents in Sharjah, are heartbroken. The incident shocked many people across the UAE. Parents are now asking for better safety in school transport.

New Safety Rules

After this, Sharjah education department made new safety rules. Now, all schools must:

• Check buses after every trip

• Use safety alarms in buses

• Keep full records of students

• Train bus drivers and staff regularly

These rules are made to make sure no child is left behind again.

End Note

This painful event reminds us all that children’s safety must come first. Schools must be careful. The court gave a strong message: being careless can lead to punishment.