Nagpur : A minibus driver averted a potential tragedy for around 35 passengers who found themselves pursued by a gang of criminals near Shegaon on the Amravati-Nagpur highway in Maharashtra this Sunday. The passengers, en route from Shegaon to Nagpur, encountered a car-borne gang attempting to chase their bus.
Khomdev Kawade, the minibus driver, displayed remarkable courage during the incident. Despite sustaining a gunshot wound to his arm, he managed to drive 30 km before maneuvering past the assailants. Once clear, he promptly transported the passengers to a nearby police station, according to The Times of India. Initially allowing the gang to overtake the bus, Kawade changed tactics when bullets were fired at their vehicle, with four rounds hitting the windscreen.
Although most bullets narrowly missed the driver, one struck his hand. Despite the injury, he maintained composure and control of the vehicle. Bleeding from his arm, he successfully navigated past the criminals at Sawadi village, located 100 km from Nagpur, ultimately reaching the safety of the Teosa police station.
A police officer praised the heroic driver for ensuring the safety of all passengers. Following the incident, Amravati police escorted the bus to the Nandgaonpeth police station, and the injured driver received immediate medical attention at a nearby primary health center.
The gang responsible for the attack had stolen the vehicle, identified by its UP registration number. A corresponding FIR was filed by the police in response to the incident.
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