Hry bus explosion: CCTV cameras in Roadways buses

The Haryana government said it will install CCTV cameras in all state roadways buses in wake of the explosion in a private bus at Fatehabad today, in which a couple were injured.
"A decision to this effect has been taken in view of an explosion in a private bus which was on its way from Jakhal to Fatehabad today," Transport Minister, Krishan Lal Panwar said.
He said directions have been issued to private bus operators as well.
Panwar said initially the cameras would soon be installed in 300 buses of the state roadways.
Haryana Roadways has a fleet size of nearly 4,500 buses.

He said CCTV cameras would also be installed at prime locations at all bus stands in the state.

The Minister also directed the drivers and conductors of State Roadways and private buses to remain alert.
"In case of any suspicion, the local police should be immediately informed," he said.
"Drivers and conductors of buses should check baggage and belongings of passengers and ensure there is no unattended baggage in the bus," he further said.
He said passengers travelling in buses should remain alert and cooperate with driver and conductor.
The Minister also said he would urge Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to get the Fatehabad private bus explosion investigated by a Special Investigation Team.