Bhubaneswar, June 5 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1749101800.webp

As part of intensified enforcement drives against unsafe and unauthorised passenger transport, a private bus named Balaji was intercepted by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) near MV-16 village in Malkangiri district. The vehicle was found carrying more than 116 migrant labourers, allegedly returning home from Hyderabad to Kantabanji.

According to sources, officials from the RTO flagged down the bus during a routine inspection for overloading and safety violations.

Upon checking, it was discovered that the bus was transporting over 116 labourers, far beyond the permissible passenger limit.

According to preliminary information...