MSRTC Bus Theft: Brand-New ST Bus Stolen From Jamner Depot, Vehicle Abandoned After Tyre Punctures; Video Surfaces
An unidentified person stole a new MSRTC bus from the Jamner depot in Jalgaon at 2:30 AM on Sunday, August 9. The suspect abandoned the vehicle near Shahapur village after its front tyre punctured. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and investigating the security breach. Jamner depot manager Dinesh Naik formally lodged a police complaint.
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In an unusual security breach, an unidentified individual allegedly stole a brand-new Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus from the Jamner depot in Jalgaon district. The theft, which took place during the early hours of Sunday, August 9, was abruptly halted after the vehicle suffered a front tyre puncture, forcing the suspect to abandon it on a roadside. The incident has drawn local attention, raising questions regarding overnight security protocols at state transport facilities.
The Incident and Discovery
The vehicle - a newly inducted MSRTC bus bearing registration number MH 19 NE 4214 - went missing from the depot premises at approximately 2:30 AM on Sunday night, August 9. An unidentified person managed to gain access and drive the vehicle out of the station undetected. Planning a Ganpati Trip to Konkan? MSRTC Announces 5,220 Extra Buses, Group Bookings and Discounts.
Unidentified Thief Steals New MSRTC Bus from Jamner Depot
🚨#Jalgaon: Thieves made a brazen attempt to steal an MSRTC (ST) bus from Jamner depot. The bus (Shahapur route) was driven away but a punctured tyre forced the miscreants to abandon it in Shahapur village & flee.
Incident sparks questions over depot security. CCTV footage… pic.twitter.com/MsWokWTLZO
— Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) August 11, 2026
The vehicle was driven toward Shahapur village in Jamner taluka. However, near the Khadi river bridge, the front tyre of the bus was punctured. Unable to drive the heavy vehicle further, the suspect abandoned it on the spot and fled before dawn. Local residents noticed the unattended state transport bus on Monday morning, August 10. Upon realising it belonged to the Jamner depot, local staff and authorities were notified immediately.
Investigation and Security Concerns
Jamner depot manager Dinesh Naik formally lodged a police complaint at the Jamner police station against an unidentified individual. Preliminary reviews indicate that the entire sequence of events was captured on depot CCTV cameras. Investigators are currently reviewing the footage to trace the route taken by the vehicle, identify the suspect, and determine how the bus was operated without prior authorisation.
The episode has intensified scrutiny over nighttime surveillance and security checks at the Jamner depot, prompting calls for a thorough review of access controls for parked fleet vehicles.
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