India, June 30 -- Amid rising safety concerns at state transport (ST) bus stands, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) Pune division has urged Pune police to take strict action against illegal agents operating around bus depots. A letter regarding the same was submitted in the last week.

According to MSRTC officials, several unauthorized agents have been frequently spotted loitering at key ST stands, including Swargate, Shivajinagar, Pune Station, and Vallabhnagar. These agents allegedly enter bus terminals without permission and mislead or divert passengers for personal commission-based benefits.

The safety steps were initiated after the February 26 rape case at Swargate ST stand, where a woman was allegedly raped i...