Robbers Target Passenger Buses On Solapur–Dhule Highway, Beed Police Alert Travelers
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A series of robberies on the Solapur–Dhule Highway near Beed has targeted passenger buses and travelers. Police have increased patrols and warned commuters to stay cautious.
Beed, December 06, 2025 – Travelers on the Solapur–Dhule Highway are facing growing fear after several robbery incidents targeting passenger buses and vehicles came to light near Beed. Police say criminals are focusing on buses that halt briefly on the highway and are using new methods to steal bags and valuables without being noticed immediately.
According to police information, thieves are climbing onto buses when they stop at isolated locations or roadside facilities. In some cases, they remove bags from overhead racks or drop luggage from the roof while the bus is in motion and collect it later with help from accomplices waiting on the road. These robberies often happen late evening or at night when visibility is low and passenger alertness is limited.
Investigators also believe some robberies were carried out by forcing passengers to stop by creating artificial roadblocks or pretending to have a vehicle breakdown. Once the bus slows down, the group strikes quickly and escapes before the driver or passengers can react. Recent complaints show that both private and public travelers have been affected.
Beed Police have identified several danger points on the route and issued a public alert. Patrol teams are now active on sensitive patches, especially near ghats, bypass roads and remote stretches where robberies have been reported before. Police have appealed to travelers not to stop in isolated areas and to avoid unnecessary breaks during late-night journeys.
Transport operators have been instructed to keep doors locked during halts, verify unknown passengers and avoid stopping at places without proper lighting or CCTV. Bus drivers have also been asked to coordinate with police control rooms in case they notice suspicious vehicles following them or individuals trying to board without tickets.
Locals say fear is rising among families and regular commuters. Many travelers are now preferring to move during daytime rather than late evening. Even religious travelers heading toward pilgrimage sites are reconsidering their routes after hearing about robberies involving families and tourists.
The incidents have triggered concern not just in Beed but across other districts connected by the Solapur–Dhule stretch. Police say they are working to track down the gang involved and have already started scanning CCTV from nearby dhabas, fuel pumps and checkpoints. They believe a group operating across multiple points may be responsible for repeated incidents.
Authorities have appealed to citizens to report any suspicious movement, especially groups loitering around highways or motorcycles parked on dark stretches. Quick reporting, they say, can help intercept suspects before they escape.
While investigations continue, police are urging both passengers and bus operators to treat the situation seriously and stay alert. Until arrests are made and the pattern is fully stopped, night travel on this route may remain risky.
