The sleeper bus involved in the gang rape of a woman in Delhi was found to have 36 pending traffic challans, raising serious questions about its operation under an all-India tourist permit. The bus, registered in Bihar, had accumulated these violations between February 2025 and May 2026, with a total penalty of approximately ₹3.3 lakh (around $4,000 USD) for offenses ranging from permit violations to speeding. The incident occurred when the woman, who is a sex worker, boarded the bus from Saraswati Vihar and was assaulted by the driver, Umesh Kumar, and his helper, Ramendra, after traveling approximately 7 km. The police have launched investigations into how the bus was allowed to operate despite its numerous violations and are also looking into potential additional offenses in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Following the incident, both suspects were arrested, and the bus was seized for further investigation. The woman’s statement has been recorded, and she has undergone a medical examination, corroborating the events leading to the assault.