Jaipur, Oct. 15 -- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday issued strict instructions for a thorough check of buses in accordance with the Bus Board Regulations.

Chittorgarh DTO Surendra Singh Gehlot and the officer of the Chittorgarh Transport Office, Chunnilal, who inspected the Jaisalmer bus that caught fire, have been suspended by the Rajasthan government. The bus is registered in Chittorgarh.

At least 20 people were killed and several others were injured after a private bus enroute to Jodhpur caught fire near the Thaiyat village in Jaisalmer on Tuesday.

Sharma expressed deep grief over the incident and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. He also directed officials to ensure that the injured received p...