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  • Morbi bridge collapse: Gujarat court docket denies interim bail to Oreva Group MD

    By PTI

    MORBI: A court docket on Tuesday rejected jailed Oreva Group managing director Jaysukh Patel’s plea for interim bail, which he had sought to finish the formalities to pay compensation to the victims of final 12 months’s collapse of a suspension bridge in Gujarat’s Morbi city, during which 135 folks had been killed.

    The court docket of principal district and periods choose P C Joshi right here dismissed Patel’s interim bail plea, which was opposed by each the state authorities and relations of the victims.

    The Ahmedabad-headquartered Oreva Group was answerable for the operation and upkeep of the ill-fated British-era bridge on the Machchhu river, which collapsed on October 30 final 12 months, killing 135 individuals and injuring 56 others.

    Patel, one of many 10 accused arrested within the case, had filed a plea looking for momentary launch from jail for 15 to twenty days to finish the formalities required to pay compensation to the households of the deceased and people injured within the crash as per the Gujarat High Court’s February 22 order.

    The excessive court docket had directed the corporate to pay Rs 10 lakh as interim compensation to the kin of every deceased and Rs 2 lakh to every injured inside 4 weeks.

    During arguments within the periods court docket final week, the state authorities had opposed Patel’s plea and stated the corporate itself got here ahead with the provide to pay compensation to the victims, and it ought to be assumed it was prepared with the monetary association required for the fee.

    The authorities additionally submitted that the excessive court docket’s path on compensation was for the Oreva Group and never its promoters, and the corporate has continued to function even when Patel was jailed.

    The lawyer for the households of the victims said that if launched on bail, the businessman might attempt to affect witnesses of the case.

    The Oreva Group had made a proposal earlier than the excessive court docket to pay an ‘interim’ compensation totalling Rs 5 crore to the kin of those that misplaced their lives and people injured within the collapse.

    The 10 accused arrested within the case are at the moment lodged in Morbi sub- jail below judicial custody.

    Patel, who was proven as an accused in a chargesheet filed by the police, had been absconding for 3 months and surrendered earlier than a court docket on January 31.

    MORBI: A court docket on Tuesday rejected jailed Oreva Group managing director Jaysukh Patel’s plea for interim bail, which he had sought to finish the formalities to pay compensation to the victims of final 12 months’s collapse of a suspension bridge in Gujarat’s Morbi city, during which 135 folks had been killed.

    The court docket of principal district and periods choose P C Joshi right here dismissed Patel’s interim bail plea, which was opposed by each the state authorities and relations of the victims.

    The Ahmedabad-headquartered Oreva Group was answerable for the operation and upkeep of the ill-fated British-era bridge on the Machchhu river, which collapsed on October 30 final 12 months, killing 135 individuals and injuring 56 others.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    Patel, one of many 10 accused arrested within the case, had filed a plea looking for momentary launch from jail for 15 to twenty days to finish the formalities required to pay compensation to the households of the deceased and people injured within the crash as per the Gujarat High Court’s February 22 order.

    The excessive court docket had directed the corporate to pay Rs 10 lakh as interim compensation to the kin of every deceased and Rs 2 lakh to every injured inside 4 weeks.

    During arguments within the periods court docket final week, the state authorities had opposed Patel’s plea and stated the corporate itself got here ahead with the provide to pay compensation to the victims, and it ought to be assumed it was prepared with the monetary association required for the fee.

    The authorities additionally submitted that the excessive court docket’s path on compensation was for the Oreva Group and never its promoters, and the corporate has continued to function even when Patel was jailed.

    The lawyer for the households of the victims said that if launched on bail, the businessman might attempt to affect witnesses of the case.

    The Oreva Group had made a proposal earlier than the excessive court docket to pay an ‘interim’ compensation totalling Rs 5 crore to the kin of those that misplaced their lives and people injured within the collapse.

    The 10 accused arrested within the case are at the moment lodged in Morbi sub- jail below judicial custody.

    Patel, who was proven as an accused in a chargesheet filed by the police, had been absconding for 3 months and surrendered earlier than a court docket on January 31.

  • Morbi bridge collapse: HC orders Oreva Group to pay Rs 10 lakh to victims’ kin

    By PTI

    AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday directed Clock manufacturing agency Oreva Group, the corporate which maintained the Morbi suspension bridge that collapsed killing 135 folks, to pay Rs 10 lakh as interim compensation to the kin of every deceased and Rs 2 lakh to every injured inside 4 weeks.

    A division bench of Chief Justice Sonia Gokani and Justice Sandeep Bhatt requested the corporate to pay the interim compensation.

    The court docket ordered that each injured individual ought to be paid interim compensation of Rs two lakh.

    The suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Morbi city collapsed on October 30 final yr, killing 135 individuals and injuring 56 others.

    On Tuesday, Oreva Group had made a proposal earlier than the excessive court docket to pay an ‘interim’ compensation totalling Rs 5 crore to the kin of those that misplaced their lives and folks left injured when a British-era suspension bridge collapsed in October final yr.

    The court docket had, nevertheless, stated the compensation supplied by the corporate was not “just”.

    Oreva Group, led by its MD Jaysukh Patel, was chargeable for the operation and upkeep of the bridge with a particular investigation crew (SIT) fashioned by the state authorities citing a number of lapses on the a part of the agency.

    Oreva Group, led by its MD Jaysukh Patel, was chargeable for the operation and upkeep of the bridge with a particular investigation crew (SIT) fashioned by the state authorities citing a number of lapses on the a part of the agency.

    AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday directed Clock manufacturing agency Oreva Group, the corporate which maintained the Morbi suspension bridge that collapsed killing 135 folks, to pay Rs 10 lakh as interim compensation to the kin of every deceased and Rs 2 lakh to every injured inside 4 weeks.

    A division bench of Chief Justice Sonia Gokani and Justice Sandeep Bhatt requested the corporate to pay the interim compensation.

    The court docket ordered that each injured individual ought to be paid interim compensation of Rs two lakh.

    The suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Morbi city collapsed on October 30 final yr, killing 135 individuals and injuring 56 others.

    On Tuesday, Oreva Group had made a proposal earlier than the excessive court docket to pay an ‘interim’ compensation totalling Rs 5 crore to the kin of those that misplaced their lives and folks left injured when a British-era suspension bridge collapsed in October final yr.

    The court docket had, nevertheless, stated the compensation supplied by the corporate was not “just”.

    Oreva Group, led by its MD Jaysukh Patel, was chargeable for the operation and upkeep of the bridge with a particular investigation crew (SIT) fashioned by the state authorities citing a number of lapses on the a part of the agency.

    Oreva Group, led by its MD Jaysukh Patel, was chargeable for the operation and upkeep of the bridge with a particular investigation crew (SIT) fashioned by the state authorities citing a number of lapses on the a part of the agency.

  • Morbi bridge: Newlyweds who plunged to their loss of life and a nine-year-old whose cries saved lives

    Express News Service

    AHMEDABAD: Amidst the tales of tragedies unfolding from the Morbi suspension bridge collapse occasion, the story of a newlywed couple is especially heartwrenching. 

    Harsh Jhalavdia and Meera celebrated their wedding ceremony 5 months in the past. The couple who have been working as software program engineers in Bangalore determined to go to Harsh’s hometown Rajkot for the pageant of Diwali.

    On Saturday, they visited Harsh’s aunt in Morbi together with Harsh’s mother and father. After having dinner at her place, they determined to go for a stroll throughout the newly-renovated suspension bridge, often known as the swinging bridge (jhulto pul) in Morbi.

    The British-era suspension bridge snapped in half round 6:30 PM and over 140 individuals fell into the Machchhu river.

    Meera died immediately. Harsh was shifted to Rajkot hospital for remedy however he didn’t survive.

    Harsh and Meera

    Harsh, his mother and father, and Meera have been by the way presupposed to return to Rajkot from their relative’s home in Morbi on Sunday morning. They, nevertheless, determined to remain again upon Harsh’s cousin’s insistence.

    Harsh’s cousin and his spouse too had accompanied the newlyweds on the ill-fated bridge. They too misplaced their lives. Their seven-year-old son was rescued however later succumbed to his accidents.

    ALSO READ | 47 youngsters amongst these useless, two-year-old Duruku the youngest

    A baby’s tears and a selfie to recollect

    Nine-year-old Netra unwittingly saved the lives of his members of the family, Bhanubhai, Sagarbhai, Komal, and Khewna, on Sunday. The Mehta household who reside in Rahula have been in Morbi visiting their family.

    On Sunday, the 5 of them went to the suspension bridge which had opened to the general public only a few days again. The household hadn’t gotten even midway throughout the bridge when it began shaking slightly. Sagar recounts how they resolve to not go additional after their toddler began crying in fright. “We took a selfie and left the bridge. We got into our car and drove back. Within 15 minutes, the news of the bridge collapse reached us. If our Netra had not cried, we, too, would have died in this tragedy,” Sagar says.

    The household then posted their selfie taken on the bridge on social media to assuage their panic-stricken family. 

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    AHMEDABAD: Amidst the tales of tragedies unfolding from the Morbi suspension bridge collapse occasion, the story of a newlywed couple is especially heartwrenching. 

    Harsh Jhalavdia and Meera celebrated their wedding ceremony 5 months in the past. The couple who have been working as software program engineers in Bangalore determined to go to Harsh’s hometown Rajkot for the pageant of Diwali.

    On Saturday, they visited Harsh’s aunt in Morbi together with Harsh’s mother and father. After having dinner at her place, they determined to go for a stroll throughout the newly-renovated suspension bridge, often known as the swinging bridge (jhulto pul) in Morbi.

    The British-era suspension bridge snapped in half round 6:30 PM and over 140 individuals fell into the Machchhu river.

    Meera died immediately. Harsh was shifted to Rajkot hospital for remedy however he didn’t survive.

    Harsh and Meera

    Harsh, his mother and father, and Meera have been by the way presupposed to return to Rajkot from their relative’s home in Morbi on Sunday morning. They, nevertheless, determined to remain again upon Harsh’s cousin’s insistence.

    Harsh’s cousin and his spouse too had accompanied the newlyweds on the ill-fated bridge. They too misplaced their lives. Their seven-year-old son was rescued however later succumbed to his accidents.

    ALSO READ | 47 youngsters amongst these useless, two-year-old Duruku the youngest

    A baby’s tears and a selfie to recollect

    Nine-year-old Netra unwittingly saved the lives of his members of the family, Bhanubhai, Sagarbhai, Komal, and Khewna, on Sunday. The Mehta household who reside in Rahula have been in Morbi visiting their family.

    On Sunday, the 5 of them went to the suspension bridge which had opened to the general public only a few days again. The household hadn’t gotten even midway throughout the bridge when it began shaking slightly. Sagar recounts how they resolve to not go additional after their toddler began crying in fright. “We took a selfie and left the bridge. We got into our car and drove back. Within 15 minutes, the news of the bridge collapse reached us. If our Netra had not cried, we, too, would have died in this tragedy,” Sagar says.

    The household then posted their selfie taken on the bridge on social media to assuage their panic-stricken family. 

    WATCH |

  • Gujarat bridge tragedy: PM Modi meets injured at hospital; chairs assembly in Morbi

    By Online Desk

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday night met the injured within the Morbi suspension bridge collapse who’re present process therapy on the civil hospital within the space. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel accompanied him.

    A high-level assembly, chaired by the PM, is now underway in Morbi, to assessment the scenario after the tragedy.

    Prime Minister Modi together with the Gujarat Chief Minister on Tuesday visited the bridge collapse website and met these concerned in rescue and reduction operations.

    At least 141 folks, together with girls and kids, had been killed and over 100 are receiving therapy for his or her accidents sustained after a cable suspension bridge in Morbi city collapsed on Sunday, plunging folks into the Machchhu River.

    Prime Minister Modi had chaired a high-level assembly at Raj Bhavan, Gandhinagar, on Monday to assessment the scenario in Morbi.

    The high-level assembly was attended by Bhupendra Patel, Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Chief Secretary and DGP of Gujarat, together with different prime officers together with from the Home Department of the state and Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority.

    The Gujarat authorities has constituted a five-member committee headed to probe the bridge collapse incident.

    Nine individuals together with officers of Oreva, the corporate that renovated the bridge, ticket sellers, and safety males had been arrested on Monday.

    (With ANI inputs)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday night met the injured within the Morbi suspension bridge collapse who’re present process therapy on the civil hospital within the space. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel accompanied him.

    A high-level assembly, chaired by the PM, is now underway in Morbi, to assessment the scenario after the tragedy.

    Prime Minister Modi together with the Gujarat Chief Minister on Tuesday visited the bridge collapse website and met these concerned in rescue and reduction operations.

    At least 141 folks, together with girls and kids, had been killed and over 100 are receiving therapy for his or her accidents sustained after a cable suspension bridge in Morbi city collapsed on Sunday, plunging folks into the Machchhu River.

    Prime Minister Modi had chaired a high-level assembly at Raj Bhavan, Gandhinagar, on Monday to assessment the scenario in Morbi.

    The high-level assembly was attended by Bhupendra Patel, Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Chief Secretary and DGP of Gujarat, together with different prime officers together with from the Home Department of the state and Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority.

    The Gujarat authorities has constituted a five-member committee headed to probe the bridge collapse incident.

    Nine individuals together with officers of Oreva, the corporate that renovated the bridge, ticket sellers, and safety males had been arrested on Monday.

    (With ANI inputs)

  • Don’t need to politicise Gujarat bridge tragedy: Rahul Gandhi

    By IANS

    HYDERABAD: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Monday declined accountable anyone for the bridge collapse tragedy in Gujarat, saying he would not need to politicise it.

    “I don’t want to politicise this incident. People have died and it is disrespectful to them to politicise it,” he stated in reply to a query at a press convention in Rangareddy district close to Hyderabad throughout Bharat Jodo Yatra.

    The Congress MP was requested who he would blame for the bridge collapse at Morbi which claimed greater than 130 lives.

    Replying to queries about Gujarat elections, he exuded confidence that the Congress will emerge victorious. He additionally claimed that there’s robust anti-incumbency in Gujarat.

    “Congress is fighting effectively. It will win. There is strong anti-incumbency,” he stated.

    He didn’t agree that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has any presence on the bottom.

    “AAP is only in air. It’s not there on ground,” he stated including {that a} misunderstanding is being created about AAP’s power.

    The Congress chief stated Party president Mallikarjun Kharge will resolve his position within the elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. “Kharge Ji will decide how I am going to be utilised,” he stated.

    On Gujarat not being lined by his Yatra, he stated the route was determined from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and it isn’t doable to cowl each state. “We are covering as many states possibly we can.”

    Gandhi alleged that a variety of injury has been carried out to the institutional framework of the nation beneath the BJP rule. “There has been systematic attack on different institutions. You know how the press is controlled, pressurised, and threatened. It’s not just media. Judiciary, bureaucracy and all others are under attack. This is extremely damaging to the country,” he stated.

    “When Congress comes back to power, we are going to make sure that these institutions are freed from the grasp of RSS and certain independence is maintained in these institutions. That is our record and that is what we will do very aggressively,” he added.

    Replying to a different question, he stated those that broken the establishments must pay a value.

    The Congress chief additionally alleged that there’s a huge focus of energy and capital in a number of fingers. He stated small and medium enterprise and job creation within the nation was destroyed.

    He stated if voted to energy, Congress would make sure that the enterprise surroundings is honest and cash is just not concentrated the way in which it’s concentrated now.

    “If fitness is the goal, the gym is much more effective medium than walking across the country,” he quipped when requested about criticism from some events that Bharat Jodo Yatra is merely serving to him stay match.

    He claimed that the concept of the Yatra is to combat the hatred the anger BJP is spreading throughout the nation.

    “We are walking 3,500 km across the country and we are inviting people who believe in the idea of Bharat Jodo and they are joining in lakhs. This is a very powerful way of demonstrating the feeling that India has inside. India does not believe in this hatred and violence that BJP is spreading.”

    He claimed that many non-Congress individuals and employees of different events have been coming to the Yatra.

    Gandhi stated that he believes that the nation is witnessing a combat between two ideologies, one looking for to divide the nation and unfold violence and the opposite to convey the nation collectively. “Congress feels that the opposition should work together harmoniously to defeat of ideology of BJP and RSS,” he stated when requested about opposition unity.

    He revealed that he was 25-26 years outdated and was not even in politics when he considered enterprise a nationwide yatra. He additionally acknowledged that the concept got here up throughout normal dialogue a number of years in the past.

    He claimed that the Yatra is a political solution to combat BJP’s ideology and this might profit Congress.”For me, this is a personal journey. I am getting a lot to learn and understand about India.”

    “Obviously it’s political action, not a sports yatra. of course it’s a political action against the way BJP and RSS is dividing and damaging country spreading hatred and violence,” he stated in reply to a different query.

    “The aim of the action is to spread the message that hatred and violence are weakening the country. They are anti-national activities. Indian culture is harmonious, peaceful and affectionate. It’s 100 per cent political message.”

    Asked if the yatra will translate into votes, Gandhi stated that such questions are designed to distract from the core concept of the yatra and to divert the eye of individuals.

    He believes that the yatra is just not magic however step one to connecting with individuals. He stated the Congress’s reference to individuals had not damaged however weakened.

    HYDERABAD: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Monday declined accountable anyone for the bridge collapse tragedy in Gujarat, saying he would not need to politicise it.

    “I don’t want to politicise this incident. People have died and it is disrespectful to them to politicise it,” he stated in reply to a query at a press convention in Rangareddy district close to Hyderabad throughout Bharat Jodo Yatra.

    The Congress MP was requested who he would blame for the bridge collapse at Morbi which claimed greater than 130 lives.

    Replying to queries about Gujarat elections, he exuded confidence that the Congress will emerge victorious. He additionally claimed that there’s robust anti-incumbency in Gujarat.

    “Congress is fighting effectively. It will win. There is strong anti-incumbency,” he stated.

    He didn’t agree that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has any presence on the bottom.

    “AAP is only in air. It’s not there on ground,” he stated including {that a} misunderstanding is being created about AAP’s power.

    The Congress chief stated Party president Mallikarjun Kharge will resolve his position within the elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. “Kharge Ji will decide how I am going to be utilised,” he stated.

    On Gujarat not being lined by his Yatra, he stated the route was determined from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and it isn’t doable to cowl each state. “We are covering as many states possibly we can.”

    Gandhi alleged that a variety of injury has been carried out to the institutional framework of the nation beneath the BJP rule. “There has been systematic attack on different institutions. You know how the press is controlled, pressurised, and threatened. It’s not just media. Judiciary, bureaucracy and all others are under attack. This is extremely damaging to the country,” he stated.

    “When Congress comes back to power, we are going to make sure that these institutions are freed from the grasp of RSS and certain independence is maintained in these institutions. That is our record and that is what we will do very aggressively,” he added.

    Replying to a different question, he stated those that broken the establishments must pay a value.

    The Congress chief additionally alleged that there’s a huge focus of energy and capital in a number of fingers. He stated small and medium enterprise and job creation within the nation was destroyed.

    He stated if voted to energy, Congress would make sure that the enterprise surroundings is honest and cash is just not concentrated the way in which it’s concentrated now.

    “If fitness is the goal, the gym is much more effective medium than walking across the country,” he quipped when requested about criticism from some events that Bharat Jodo Yatra is merely serving to him stay match.

    He claimed that the concept of the Yatra is to combat the hatred the anger BJP is spreading throughout the nation.

    “We are walking 3,500 km across the country and we are inviting people who believe in the idea of Bharat Jodo and they are joining in lakhs. This is a very powerful way of demonstrating the feeling that India has inside. India does not believe in this hatred and violence that BJP is spreading.”

    He claimed that many non-Congress individuals and employees of different events have been coming to the Yatra.

    Gandhi stated that he believes that the nation is witnessing a combat between two ideologies, one looking for to divide the nation and unfold violence and the opposite to convey the nation collectively. “Congress feels that the opposition should work together harmoniously to defeat of ideology of BJP and RSS,” he stated when requested about opposition unity.

    He revealed that he was 25-26 years outdated and was not even in politics when he considered enterprise a nationwide yatra. He additionally acknowledged that the concept got here up throughout normal dialogue a number of years in the past.

    He claimed that the Yatra is a political solution to combat BJP’s ideology and this might profit Congress.”For me, this is a personal journey. I am getting a lot to learn and understand about India.”

    “Obviously it’s political action, not a sports yatra. of course it’s a political action against the way BJP and RSS is dividing and damaging country spreading hatred and violence,” he stated in reply to a different query.

    “The aim of the action is to spread the message that hatred and violence are weakening the country. They are anti-national activities. Indian culture is harmonious, peaceful and affectionate. It’s 100 per cent political message.”

    Asked if the yatra will translate into votes, Gandhi stated that such questions are designed to distract from the core concept of the yatra and to divert the eye of individuals.

    He believes that the yatra is just not magic however step one to connecting with individuals. He stated the Congress’s reference to individuals had not damaged however weakened.

  • Here is a have a look at main bridge collapse incidents in India in current previous

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: As Gujarat reels from one of many deadliest bridge collapse incidents in India’s current historical past, claiming no less than 141 lives, PTI remembers different such tragic episodes which have shocked the nation prior to now a number of years.

    According to a 2020 examine ‘Analysis of bridge failures in India from 1977 to 2017’, printed in worldwide journal ‘Structure and Infrastructure Engineering’, as many as “2,130 bridges” — excluding culverts and pedestrian bridges — have failed to supply supposed service or collapsed throughout numerous phases of building within the final 4 a long time.

    The pure disasters in India, in line with the quoted examine, have made probably the most devastating impact on the failure of the bridge infrastructure of an order of “80.3 per cent” — primarily based on a pattern measurement of two,010 bridges. Beside pure disasters, the deterioration of fabric has been the explanation for “10.1 per cent” of the failure of bridges, whereas overloading has contributed to “3.28 per cent” of bridge failures.

    “There are other noticeable causes of bridge failures such as blast by dissidents and accidents with vehicles or ships,” it added.

    Darjeeling bridge collapse (2011): Thirty-two individuals had been killed and over 60 injured when an previous picket footbridge over a spring gave away, beneath the strain of crowd, throughout a Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) assembly at Bijanbari in Darjeeling district on October 22, 2011.The bridge, which had been weakened by the September 18 earthquake, collapsed when numerous individuals gathered on it for the assembly.
    Arunachal Pradesh footbridge collapse (2011): Just every week after the ill-fated Darjeeling incident, a footbridge over Kameng river in Arunachal Pradesh collapsed on October 29, 2011. It collapsed when 63 individuals had been over the bridge to catch an insect regionally referred to as ‘tari’. The bridge was constructed in 1987 and commissioned in 1992. At least 30 individuals, largely kids, had been killed within the incident.
    Vivekananda flyover collapse in Kolkata (2016): As many as 26 individuals had been killed and over 60 had been injured after an beneath building 2.2 km-long Vivekananda flyover collapsed in a congested market space in North Kolkata. The Hyderabad-based firm IVRCL, which was establishing the flyover, described the collapse as an “act of God”, searching for to painting it as a pure calamity.
    Majerhat flyover collapse in Kolkata (2018): In an identical incident on September 4, 2018, three individuals had been killed and 24 had been injured after a portion of South Kolkata’s over 50-year-old Majerhat bridge caved in following heavy rainfall within the metropolis.
    Mumbai footover bridge collapse (2019): Six individuals had been killed and over 30 individuals had been injured when a footover bridge close to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) railway station collapsed on March 14, 2019. The no less than three-decade previous bridge, connecting the bustling CSMT with the Azad Maidan police station, was audited simply six months earlier than the incident. It is maintained by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

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    NEW DELHI: As Gujarat reels from one of many deadliest bridge collapse incidents in India’s current historical past, claiming no less than 141 lives, PTI remembers different such tragic episodes which have shocked the nation prior to now a number of years.

    According to a 2020 examine ‘Analysis of bridge failures in India from 1977 to 2017’, printed in worldwide journal ‘Structure and Infrastructure Engineering’, as many as “2,130 bridges” — excluding culverts and pedestrian bridges — have failed to supply supposed service or collapsed throughout numerous phases of building within the final 4 a long time.

    The pure disasters in India, in line with the quoted examine, have made probably the most devastating impact on the failure of the bridge infrastructure of an order of “80.3 per cent” — primarily based on a pattern measurement of two,010 bridges. Beside pure disasters, the deterioration of fabric has been the explanation for “10.1 per cent” of the failure of bridges, whereas overloading has contributed to “3.28 per cent” of bridge failures.

    “There are other noticeable causes of bridge failures such as blast by dissidents and accidents with vehicles or ships,” it added.

    Darjeeling bridge collapse (2011): Thirty-two individuals had been killed and over 60 injured when an previous picket footbridge over a spring gave away, beneath the strain of crowd, throughout a Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) assembly at Bijanbari in Darjeeling district on October 22, 2011.The bridge, which had been weakened by the September 18 earthquake, collapsed when numerous individuals gathered on it for the assembly.
    Arunachal Pradesh footbridge collapse (2011): Just every week after the ill-fated Darjeeling incident, a footbridge over Kameng river in Arunachal Pradesh collapsed on October 29, 2011. It collapsed when 63 individuals had been over the bridge to catch an insect regionally referred to as ‘tari’. The bridge was constructed in 1987 and commissioned in 1992. At least 30 individuals, largely kids, had been killed within the incident.
    Vivekananda flyover collapse in Kolkata (2016): As many as 26 individuals had been killed and over 60 had been injured after an beneath building 2.2 km-long Vivekananda flyover collapsed in a congested market space in North Kolkata. The Hyderabad-based firm IVRCL, which was establishing the flyover, described the collapse as an “act of God”, searching for to painting it as a pure calamity.
    Majerhat flyover collapse in Kolkata (2018): In an identical incident on September 4, 2018, three individuals had been killed and 24 had been injured after a portion of South Kolkata’s over 50-year-old Majerhat bridge caved in following heavy rainfall within the metropolis.
    Mumbai footover bridge collapse (2019): Six individuals had been killed and over 30 individuals had been injured when a footover bridge close to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) railway station collapsed on March 14, 2019. The no less than three-decade previous bridge, connecting the bustling CSMT with the Azad Maidan police station, was audited simply six months earlier than the incident. It is maintained by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
    ALSO READ | Morbi bridge collapse: ‘650 individuals had been allowed on bridge that would help solely 150-200’

  • Morbi bridge collapse: ‘650 folks have been allowed on bridge that would help solely 150-200’

    Express News Service

    AHMEDABAD: It was a ‘Black Sunday’ at Gujarat’s Morbi on October 30.

    The Rs 17 go for a stroll down the well-known bridge turned out to be a loss of life ticket for a lot of.

    Sources now allege that Oreva firm, put in control of the operation and upkeep of the bridge for 15 years, of their quest to make simple cash triggered the tragedy by permitting the distribution of tickets with out paying any heed to the dealing with capability of the century-old suspension bridge.

    These sources claimed that round 650 tickets for the bridge had been offered on Sunday when the bridge may solely deal with 150 to 200 folks at a time.

    “There was a huge crowd on the bridge even though it was never easy to walk on the bridge, since it was a Sunday. My family and I were on the bridge when some youths started shaking it intentionally. People couldn’t stand without any support. Since I had a feeling that it may prove dangerous, my family and I came back after covering some distance on the bridge,” stated a fortunate Vijay Goswami, who returned after strolling midway.

    Another native resident puzzled, “Ultimately any tourist destination in a town is the responsibility of the municipality. But why has no crime has been registered against the municipal officials in this accident?”

    What has been completed is {that a} First Information Report (FIR) has lastly been registered in opposition to these accountable, however this has additionally led to questions being raised.

    The police criticism has been registered beneath Sections 304, 308 and 114 in opposition to the bridge upkeep company. But, the identify of Oreva or its proprietor finds no point out. No crime has been registered in opposition to the accountable municipal officers, too.

    VIEW PHOTOS | Tragic bridge collapse in Gujarat

    The FIR has named “the agency responsible for maintaining the bridge” and the “management agency” as accused, with out naming the corporate in control of upkeep and restore or particular people, beneath IPC sections 304 and 308 (culpable murder not amounting to homicide), stated B-division Morbi metropolis police official.

    Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality Sandeepsinh Jhala had on Sunday stated that the bridge over the Machchhu River in Morbi, Gujarat, was given to Oreva firm for operation and upkeep for 15 years. In March this 12 months, it was closed to the general public for renovation. It reopened on October 26 after renovation on the Gujarati New Year day. But the native municipality has not but issued any health certificates. Some locals puzzled how this was allowed to occur.

    According to a doc printed in native media, Jaysukh, the proprietor of Oreva, had inaugurated the bridge after its renovation.

    When the Rajkot Range IG was requested concerning the absence of the identify of the corporate within the FIR, he tried to duck the query and stated as an alternative “Action will be taken against whoever is found guilty. The SIT is formed and truth will come out in the investigation.”

    READ HERE | All you might want to learn about Oreva: CFL bulb, wall clock, e-bike maker however no skilled in bridge upkeep

    Built by Morbi maharaja

    The bridge that got here down was a European-style construction constructed by the Maharaja of Morbi Waghji Thakor, who was awarded “Night commander of the state of India” by Queen Victoria 125 years in the past. It was 765 ft lengthy, 4.6 ft large and 60 ft above the bottom.

    Waghji Thakor dominated Morbi until 1922. He determined to assemble the bridge, an inventive and technological marvel of that interval, to attach Darbargadh Palace with Nazarbag Palace (the residences of the then royalty).

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    AHMEDABAD: It was a ‘Black Sunday’ at Gujarat’s Morbi on October 30.

    The Rs 17 go for a stroll down the well-known bridge turned out to be a loss of life ticket for a lot of.

    Sources now allege that Oreva firm, put in control of the operation and upkeep of the bridge for 15 years, of their quest to make simple cash triggered the tragedy by permitting the distribution of tickets with out paying any heed to the dealing with capability of the century-old suspension bridge.

    These sources claimed that round 650 tickets for the bridge had been offered on Sunday when the bridge may solely deal with 150 to 200 folks at a time.

    “There was a huge crowd on the bridge even though it was never easy to walk on the bridge, since it was a Sunday. My family and I were on the bridge when some youths started shaking it intentionally. People couldn’t stand without any support. Since I had a feeling that it may prove dangerous, my family and I came back after covering some distance on the bridge,” stated a fortunate Vijay Goswami, who returned after strolling midway.

    Another native resident puzzled, “Ultimately any tourist destination in a town is the responsibility of the municipality. But why has no crime has been registered against the municipal officials in this accident?”

    What has been completed is {that a} First Information Report (FIR) has lastly been registered in opposition to these accountable, however this has additionally led to questions being raised.

    The police criticism has been registered beneath Sections 304, 308 and 114 in opposition to the bridge upkeep company. But, the identify of Oreva or its proprietor finds no point out. No crime has been registered in opposition to the accountable municipal officers, too.

    VIEW PHOTOS | Tragic bridge collapse in Gujarat

    The FIR has named “the agency responsible for maintaining the bridge” and the “management agency” as accused, with out naming the corporate in control of upkeep and restore or particular people, beneath IPC sections 304 and 308 (culpable murder not amounting to homicide), stated B-division Morbi metropolis police official.

    Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality Sandeepsinh Jhala had on Sunday stated that the bridge over the Machchhu River in Morbi, Gujarat, was given to Oreva firm for operation and upkeep for 15 years. In March this 12 months, it was closed to the general public for renovation. It reopened on October 26 after renovation on the Gujarati New Year day. But the native municipality has not but issued any health certificates. Some locals puzzled how this was allowed to occur.

    According to a doc printed in native media, Jaysukh, the proprietor of Oreva, had inaugurated the bridge after its renovation.

    When the Rajkot Range IG was requested concerning the absence of the identify of the corporate within the FIR, he tried to duck the query and stated as an alternative “Action will be taken against whoever is found guilty. The SIT is formed and truth will come out in the investigation.”

    READ HERE | All you might want to learn about Oreva: CFL bulb, wall clock, e-bike maker however no skilled in bridge upkeep

    Built by Morbi maharaja

    The bridge that got here down was a European-style construction constructed by the Maharaja of Morbi Waghji Thakor, who was awarded “Night commander of the state of India” by Queen Victoria 125 years in the past. It was 765 ft lengthy, 4.6 ft large and 60 ft above the bottom.

    Waghji Thakor dominated Morbi until 1922. He determined to assemble the bridge, an inventive and technological marvel of that interval, to attach Darbargadh Palace with Nazarbag Palace (the residences of the then royalty).

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  • 30 die as suspension bridge collapses over Gujarat’s Machchhu river, a number of lacking

    By PTI

    MORBI: An almost century-old suspension bridge on Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis collapsed on Sunday night on account of which a number of individuals standing on it fell into the river, officers mentioned.

    Around 30 individuals have died, as per NDTV. Over 100 are reportedly lacking.

    The bridge, which was just lately reopened for public after renovation, collapsed because it couldn’t bear the burden of the individuals standing on it, they mentioned.

    “Due to the bridge collapse, several people fell into the river. A rescue operation is underway. There are reports that several people have suffered injuries, too. They are being rushed to hospitals,” native MLA and state minister Brijesh Merja mentioned.

    More than 500 individuals, together with kids, had come to see the hanging bridge when the accident occurred, Morbi metropolis Congress chief Rajeshbhai Kavar mentioned.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has discovered in regards to the incident and has instructed the state equipment to hurry to Morbi administration and pace up rescue and emergency medical providers.

    Fire groups from surrounding districts too have been rushed to Morbi to hurry up rescue work.

    MORBI: An almost century-old suspension bridge on Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis collapsed on Sunday night on account of which a number of individuals standing on it fell into the river, officers mentioned.

    Around 30 individuals have died, as per NDTV. Over 100 are reportedly lacking.

    The bridge, which was just lately reopened for public after renovation, collapsed because it couldn’t bear the burden of the individuals standing on it, they mentioned.

    “Due to the bridge collapse, several people fell into the river. A rescue operation is underway. There are reports that several people have suffered injuries, too. They are being rushed to hospitals,” native MLA and state minister Brijesh Merja mentioned.

    More than 500 individuals, together with kids, had come to see the hanging bridge when the accident occurred, Morbi metropolis Congress chief Rajeshbhai Kavar mentioned.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has discovered in regards to the incident and has instructed the state equipment to hurry to Morbi administration and pace up rescue and emergency medical providers.

    Fire groups from surrounding districts too have been rushed to Morbi to hurry up rescue work.

  • Over 80 die as suspension bridge collapses over Gujarat’s Machchhu river, a number of lacking

    By Online Desk

    MORBI: Over 80 individuals died when a practically century-old suspension bridge on Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis collapsed round 6.20 pm on Sunday. A lot of individuals had been standing on the bridge, which was renovated and reopened 4 days in the past, officers stated.

    Nearly 70 individuals had been injured whereas 70 others had been rescued.

    The bridge, which was reopened on October 26 on the event of Gujarati New Year for the general public, collapsed because it couldn’t bear the burden of the individuals standing on it. A personal agency had carried out the restore work of the bridge. No health certificates was obtained earlier than the bridge was reopened, sources stated.

    (PTI Photo)

    “Due to the bridge collapse, several people fell into the river. A rescue operation is underway. There are reports that several people have suffered injuries, too. They are being rushed to hospitals,” native MLA and state minister Brijesh Merja stated.

    #WATCH | Several individuals feared to be injured after a cable bridge collapsed within the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi space right now

    PM Modi has sought pressing mobilisation of groups for rescue ops, whereas Gujarat CM Patel has given directions to rearrange quick therapy of injured pic.twitter.com/VO8cvJk9TI

    — ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2022

    More than 500 individuals, together with kids, had come to see the hanging bridge when the accident occurred, Morbi metropolis Congress chief Rajeshbhai Kavar stated, because it was the weekend.

    The individuals had congregated on the bridge to carry out some rituals in reference to the Chhath puja, NDTV stories.

    “There were at least 100 people on the bridge when it collapsed. Around 40 people were rescued and 60 were still missing. Some five to ten were hanging on the bridge and are being rescued,” stated Gujarat DGP Ashish Bhatia.

    A five-member particular investigation workforce (SIT) has been shaped to research the bridge collapse tragedy. The workforce includes an IAS officer of municipal administration, a chief engineer to test high quality management, a structural engineer, the secretary of highway and constructing and IG CID crime.

    Rescue work is hampered by the truth that it’s nighttime, stated officers.

    ALSO READ | 20-year-old bridge collapses, 40 villages lose hyperlink to Kagaznagar city

    Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi left for Morbi as information in regards to the accident got here in.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has realized in regards to the incident and has instructed the state equipment to hurry to Morbi administration and pace up rescue and emergency medical companies.

    Rs 2 lakh has been introduced from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the household of every one that misplaced his or her life within the mishap. Rs 50,000 will probably be given to every injured individual.

    The state authorities will probably be offering compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the household of every deceased and Rs 50,000 to every injured.

    I’m deeply anguished by the tragic information coming from Morbi, Gujarat. Rescue operations are underway to assist these affected. I pray for everybody’s security and well-being. May the injured get better quickly.

    — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 30, 2022

    Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday stated he was deeply saddened by the suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Morbi that claimed at the very least 60 lives and appealed to get together staff within the state to increase each attainable help in rescue work.

    Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi additionally expressed unhappiness over the tragedy whilst he appealed to Congress staff to increase all attainable assist to the injured.

    Three groups of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force are presently on the spot finishing up rescue operations. Several boats had been pressed into service for the rescue works. Fire and rescue groups from surrounding districts, too, have been rushed to Morbi to hurry up rescue work.

    Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and residential minister Harsh Sanghvi visited the Morbi to take inventory of the scenario.

    (With inputs from ENS, PTI and ANI)

    MORBI: Over 80 individuals died when a practically century-old suspension bridge on Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis collapsed round 6.20 pm on Sunday. A lot of individuals had been standing on the bridge, which was renovated and reopened 4 days in the past, officers stated.

    Nearly 70 individuals had been injured whereas 70 others had been rescued.

    The bridge, which was reopened on October 26 on the event of Gujarati New Year for the general public, collapsed because it couldn’t bear the burden of the individuals standing on it. A personal agency had carried out the restore work of the bridge. No health certificates was obtained earlier than the bridge was reopened, sources stated.

    (PTI Photo)

    “Due to the bridge collapse, several people fell into the river. A rescue operation is underway. There are reports that several people have suffered injuries, too. They are being rushed to hospitals,” native MLA and state minister Brijesh Merja stated.

    #WATCH | Several individuals feared to be injured after a cable bridge collapsed within the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi space right now
    PM Modi has sought pressing mobilisation of groups for rescue ops, whereas Gujarat CM Patel has given directions to rearrange quick therapy of injured pic.twitter.com/VO8cvJk9TI
    — ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2022
    More than 500 individuals, together with kids, had come to see the hanging bridge when the accident occurred, Morbi metropolis Congress chief Rajeshbhai Kavar stated, because it was the weekend.

    The individuals had congregated on the bridge to carry out some rituals in reference to the Chhath puja, NDTV stories.

    “There were at least 100 people on the bridge when it collapsed. Around 40 people were rescued and 60 were still missing. Some five to ten were hanging on the bridge and are being rescued,” stated Gujarat DGP Ashish Bhatia.

    A five-member particular investigation workforce (SIT) has been shaped to research the bridge collapse tragedy. The workforce includes an IAS officer of municipal administration, a chief engineer to test high quality management, a structural engineer, the secretary of highway and constructing and IG CID crime.

    Rescue work is hampered by the truth that it’s nighttime, stated officers.

    ALSO READ | 20-year-old bridge collapses, 40 villages lose hyperlink to Kagaznagar city

    Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi left for Morbi as information in regards to the accident got here in.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has realized in regards to the incident and has instructed the state equipment to hurry to Morbi administration and pace up rescue and emergency medical companies.

    Rs 2 lakh has been introduced from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the household of every one that misplaced his or her life within the mishap. Rs 50,000 will probably be given to every injured individual.

    The state authorities will probably be offering compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the household of every deceased and Rs 50,000 to every injured.

    I’m deeply anguished by the tragic information coming from Morbi, Gujarat. Rescue operations are underway to assist these affected. I pray for everybody’s security and well-being. May the injured get better quickly.
    — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 30, 2022

    Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday stated he was deeply saddened by the suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Morbi that claimed at the very least 60 lives and appealed to get together staff within the state to increase each attainable help in rescue work.

    Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi additionally expressed unhappiness over the tragedy whilst he appealed to Congress staff to increase all attainable assist to the injured.

    Three groups of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force are presently on the spot finishing up rescue operations. Several boats had been pressed into service for the rescue works. Fire and rescue groups from surrounding districts, too, have been rushed to Morbi to hurry up rescue work.

    Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and residential minister Harsh Sanghvi visited the Morbi to take inventory of the scenario.

    (With inputs from ENS, PTI and ANI)

  • At least 90 die as suspension bridge collapses over Gujarat’s Machchhu river, a number of lacking

    By Online Desk

    MORBI: At least 90 folks died when a practically century-old suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis collapsed round 6.20 pm on Sunday. Numerous folks had been standing on the bridge, which was renovated and reopened 4 days in the past, officers stated.

    A big vacation crowd had congregated on the bridge on the time when it gave method, sources stated.

    Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality Sandeepsinh Jhala claimed, “The bridge over the Machchhu River was entrusted with the Ajanta Oreva Group for operation and upkeep for 15 years. In March this 12 months, the bridge was closed to the general public for renovation. It reopened on October 26 after renovation on the Gujarati New Year’s day. But the native municipality had not but issued any health certificates.”

    Rescue operation underway after an previous suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 | PTI

    “After renovation works, the Oreva group did not inform us about the details of the project including the materials used,” he claimed.

    “Due to the bridge collapse, several people fell into the river. A rescue operation is underway. There are reports that several people have suffered injuries, too. They are being rushed to hospitals,” native MLA and state minister Brijesh Merja stated.

    #WATCH | Several folks feared to be injured after a cable bridge collapsed within the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi space as we speak

    PM Modi has sought pressing mobilisation of groups for rescue ops, whereas Gujarat CM Patel has given directions to rearrange rapid therapy of injured pic.twitter.com/VO8cvJk9TI

    — ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2022

    More than 500 folks, together with kids, had come to see the hanging bridge when the accident occurred, Morbi metropolis Congress chief Rajeshbhai Kavar stated, because it was the weekend.

    The folks had congregated on the bridge to carry out some rituals in reference to the Chhath puja, NDTV experiences.

    According to sources, Rs 17 was collected from the folks as an entry cost. 

    An injured being handled at a hospital, after an previous suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district | PTI

    A five-member particular investigation crew (SIT) has been shaped to research the bridge collapse tragedy. The crew contains an IAS officer of municipal administration, a chief engineer to test high quality management, a structural engineer, the secretary of street and constructing and IG CID crime.

    ALSO READ | 20-year-old bridge collapses, 40 villages lose hyperlink to Kagaznagar city

    Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi left for Morbi as information concerning the accident got here in.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has realized concerning the incident and has instructed the state equipment to hurry to Morbi administration and pace up rescue and emergency medical providers.

    Rs 2 lakh has been introduced from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the household of every one who misplaced his or her life within the mishap. Rs 50,000 will likely be given to every injured individual.

    The state authorities will likely be offering compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the household of every deceased and Rs 50,000 to every injured.

    I’m deeply anguished by the tragic information coming from Morbi, Gujarat. Rescue operations are underway to assist these affected. I pray for everybody’s security and well-being. May the injured get well quickly.

    — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 30, 2022

    Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday stated he was deeply saddened by the suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Morbi that claimed at the least 60 lives and appealed to social gathering employees within the state to increase each attainable help in rescue work.

    Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi additionally expressed disappointment over the tragedy whilst he appealed to Congress employees to increase all attainable assist to the injured.

    Three groups of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force are at the moment on the spot finishing up rescue operations. Several boats had been pressed into service for the rescue works. Fire and rescue groups from surrounding districts, too, have been rushed to Morbi to hurry up rescue work.

    Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on the website to take inventory of the state of affairs after an previous suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 | PTI

    Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and residential minister Harsh Sanghvi visited Morbi to take inventory of the state of affairs.

    (With inputs from ENS, PTI and ANI)

    MORBI: At least 90 folks died when a practically century-old suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis collapsed round 6.20 pm on Sunday. Numerous folks had been standing on the bridge, which was renovated and reopened 4 days in the past, officers stated.

    A big vacation crowd had congregated on the bridge on the time when it gave method, sources stated.

    Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality Sandeepsinh Jhala claimed, “The bridge over the Machchhu River was entrusted with the Ajanta Oreva Group for operation and upkeep for 15 years. In March this 12 months, the bridge was closed to the general public for renovation. It reopened on October 26 after renovation on the Gujarati New Year’s day. But the native municipality had not but issued any health certificates.”

    Rescue operation underway after an previous suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 | PTI

    “After renovation works, the Oreva group did not inform us about the details of the project including the materials used,” he claimed.

    “Due to the bridge collapse, several people fell into the river. A rescue operation is underway. There are reports that several people have suffered injuries, too. They are being rushed to hospitals,” native MLA and state minister Brijesh Merja stated.

    #WATCH | Several folks feared to be injured after a cable bridge collapsed within the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi space as we speak
    PM Modi has sought pressing mobilisation of groups for rescue ops, whereas Gujarat CM Patel has given directions to rearrange rapid therapy of injured pic.twitter.com/VO8cvJk9TI
    — ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2022
    More than 500 folks, together with kids, had come to see the hanging bridge when the accident occurred, Morbi metropolis Congress chief Rajeshbhai Kavar stated, because it was the weekend.

    The folks had congregated on the bridge to carry out some rituals in reference to the Chhath puja, NDTV experiences.

    According to sources, Rs 17 was collected from the folks as an entry cost. 

    An injured being handled at a hospital, after an previous suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district | PTI

    A five-member particular investigation crew (SIT) has been shaped to research the bridge collapse tragedy. The crew contains an IAS officer of municipal administration, a chief engineer to test high quality management, a structural engineer, the secretary of street and constructing and IG CID crime.

    ALSO READ | 20-year-old bridge collapses, 40 villages lose hyperlink to Kagaznagar city

    Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi left for Morbi as information concerning the accident got here in.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has realized concerning the incident and has instructed the state equipment to hurry to Morbi administration and pace up rescue and emergency medical providers.

    Rs 2 lakh has been introduced from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the household of every one who misplaced his or her life within the mishap. Rs 50,000 will likely be given to every injured individual.

    The state authorities will likely be offering compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the household of every deceased and Rs 50,000 to every injured.

    I’m deeply anguished by the tragic information coming from Morbi, Gujarat. Rescue operations are underway to assist these affected. I pray for everybody’s security and well-being. May the injured get well quickly.
    — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 30, 2022

    Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday stated he was deeply saddened by the suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Morbi that claimed at the least 60 lives and appealed to social gathering employees within the state to increase each attainable help in rescue work.

    Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi additionally expressed disappointment over the tragedy whilst he appealed to Congress employees to increase all attainable assist to the injured.

    Three groups of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force are at the moment on the spot finishing up rescue operations. Several boats had been pressed into service for the rescue works. Fire and rescue groups from surrounding districts, too, have been rushed to Morbi to hurry up rescue work.

    Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on the website to take inventory of the state of affairs after an previous suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 | PTI

    Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and residential minister Harsh Sanghvi visited Morbi to take inventory of the state of affairs.

    (With inputs from ENS, PTI and ANI)