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New Delhi: The death toll rose to 134 after a nearly century-old suspension bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Morbi city on Sunday evening, Rajkot range Inspector General Ashok Yadav told ABP News. No report of anyone missing now and the search and rescue operation will be completed by today evening, he added. State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi during a media briefing earlier this morning said that a criminal case has been registered against the agency which looked after the operation of the bridge and “investigation has begun today under the leadership of Range Inspector General of Police.” “132 deaths have been reported so far,” he added. Sanghavi also informed that a high power committee has been constituted by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel while leaving Ahmedabad. “All officers posted at different locations were asked to report at Morbi by 2 am. The investigation is going on,” he said. 132 deaths have been reported so far: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi briefs on A criminal case has been registered. An investigation has begun today under the leadership of Range IGP: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on “Everyone worked all through the night. The Navy, NDRF, Air Force and Army reached quickly. More than 200 persons have worked the entire night for search and rescue operations,” Sanghvi added. On Sunday night, CM Patel reached Morbi and took stock of the rescue operations. The CM will today again visit the incident site and review the situation. Patel, along with S...

More than 130 people were killed and many are still feared missing after a 143-year-old cable suspension bridge in Gujarat's Morbi district collapsed on Sunday evening. The bridge, which underwent a six-month-long renovation and was reopened for public on October 26, was carrying 400-500 people at the time of the accident - thrice its capacity. Multiple teams of the SDRF, NDRF, Army and IAF, among others, have been deployed to carry out search and rescue operation in the Machchuu river over which the bridge suspended. PM Modi visits Morbi bridge collapse site. Now, new details have emerged that have put Gujarat-based electrical appliances manufacturing firm Oreva at the centre of everything. The company has been maintaining the bridge for 15 years, and was responsible for the repair work and renovation of it. Nine people, including two managers of Oreva, have been arrested so far over the accident. Morbi chief security officer Sandeep Singh Jhala said that Oreva was probably not issued a fitness certificate to reopen the bridge. “They did not give us any information that they were reopening the bridge,” he was quoted as saying by Reuters. Besides, ticketing clerks, security guards and contractors have been held. Eyewitnesses and survivors said that people were simply entering the bridge, with no one stopping them, despite the requirement of tickets. Overcrowding and negligence have come out to be the primary areas of focus in the tragedy. Gujarat government has formed a fi...

New Delhi: At least 60 people were killed on Sunday evening when a cable bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Morbi, said police sources. The death count could go up as many are still feared trapped. The incident took place in Morbi, about 200 km from state capital Ahmedabad, on the Machhu river. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has announced compensation, has spoken to Gujarat Chief Minister and other officials regarding the accident. Here are the updates on Gujarat cable bridge collapse: Gujarat Bridge That Fell After Renovation Didn't Have Fitness Certificate The suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Gujarat's Morbi that collapsed on Sunday evening killing 91 people was reopened for the public just four days back after seven months of repair work by a private firm, but had not received the municipality's "fitness certificate", an official said. Read "There Were Many Children": Eyewitnesses On Gujarat Bridge Tragedy Eyewitnesses said the Gujarat bridge collapse that killed 91 happened at 6:30 on Sunday evening. "The bridge collapsed as there were very many people on the bridge. Also since it was a Sunday, and Diwali holidays are still on, families were here with children," said an eyewitness, adding as the bridge fell, people were seen tumbling and falling over each other in a heap. Video: 24 Hours Before Gujarat Tragedy, Many Seen Swaying Bridge A centuries old cable bridge in Gujarat's Morbi collapsed on Sunday evening, killing 60 people. The suspension bridge had been ...

By Anupam Mishra: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said there should be accountability for the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy but she would not do politics over it. The Bengal CM also said she would not comment on Prime Minister Narendra Modi only because it was his state where the tragedy took place. "I will not say anything about the Prime Minister as it is his state where the accident happened," said Banerjee, who was leaving for Chennai from the Kolkata airport to attend a programme organised by West Bengal Governor La Ganeshan. Taking a dig at the BJP, Mamata Banerjee said, "Bengal has many bridges. We have had many instances of bridge collapse here but we have risen to the occasion and provided help spontaneously, unlike the Gujarat government, which has not been able to help the victims as it is busy in elections." "A judicial inquiry should be done under the supervision of the Supreme Court. I will not say anything about the prime minister as it is his state where the accident happened," said the West Bengal Chief Minister. "People's lives are important...My condolences. I don't know how many dead bodies have been recovered. We have to look at this from a humanitarian ground but it's a crime whoever built such bridges," Mamata Banerjee said. "I am very sad. I want to go to Morbi but if I go, then they will say I am doing politics. If I get the opportunity, I will go," she added. After the cable bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi district, Mama...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 1 (ANI): Actor Priyanka Chopra on Tuesday expressed her grief over the loss of lives at the Machchu river bridge accident in Morbi, Gujarat. Taking to Instagram, Priyanka shared a note on her stories which she captioned, “So heartbreaking…My condolence goes out to everyone affected by the bridge collapse in Gujarat.” She added, “Praying for a speedy recovery of those injured. My thoughts &prayers are with the families who mourn today.” On Sunday, the suspension bridge above the Machchhu River in the Morbi district collapsed and more than 130 deaths have been reported so far. Visuals showed people falling into the river below. According to the latest reports, the death toll in the mishap went up to 134. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi said that a criminal case has been registered in connection with the incident. A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed by the Gujarat Police in the bridge collapse incident in Gujarat’s Morbi district against private agencies for the attempt to commit culpable homicide and culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The police also informed that the management person agency did not take due care and quality check of the bridge and kept it open for the people on October 26, displaying severe carelessness. As per reports, the bridge was closed for about 8 months for maintenance and the repair work was being completed by a private agency. Meanwhile, on the work front, Priyanka will be seen in int...

By Anupam Mishra: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said there should be accountability for the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy but she would not do politics over it. The Bengal CM also said she would not comment on Prime Minister Narendra Modi only because it was his state where the tragedy took place. "I will not say anything about the Prime Minister as it is his state where the accident happened," said Banerjee, who was leaving for Chennai from the Kolkata airport to attend a programme organised by West Bengal Governor La Ganeshan. Taking a dig at the BJP, Mamata Banerjee said, "Bengal has many bridges. We have had many instances of bridge collapse here but we have risen to the occasion and provided help spontaneously, unlike the Gujarat government, which has not been able to help the victims as it is busy in elections." "A judicial inquiry should be done under the supervision of the Supreme Court. I will not say anything about the prime minister as it is his state where the accident happened," said the West Bengal Chief Minister. "People's lives are important...My condolences. I don't know how many dead bodies have been recovered. We have to look at this from a humanitarian ground but it's a crime whoever built such bridges," Mamata Banerjee said. "I am very sad. I want to go to Morbi but if I go, then they will say I am doing politics. If I get the opportunity, I will go," she added. After the cable bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi district, Mama...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 1 (ANI): Actor Priyanka Chopra on Tuesday expressed her grief over the loss of lives at the Machchu river bridge accident in Morbi, Gujarat. Taking to Instagram, Priyanka shared a note on her stories which she captioned, “So heartbreaking…My condolence goes out to everyone affected by the bridge collapse in Gujarat.” She added, “Praying for a speedy recovery of those injured. My thoughts &prayers are with the families who mourn today.” On Sunday, the suspension bridge above the Machchhu River in the Morbi district collapsed and more than 130 deaths have been reported so far. Visuals showed people falling into the river below. According to the latest reports, the death toll in the mishap went up to 134. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi said that a criminal case has been registered in connection with the incident. A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed by the Gujarat Police in the bridge collapse incident in Gujarat’s Morbi district against private agencies for the attempt to commit culpable homicide and culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The police also informed that the management person agency did not take due care and quality check of the bridge and kept it open for the people on October 26, displaying severe carelessness. As per reports, the bridge was closed for about 8 months for maintenance and the repair work was being completed by a private agency. Meanwhile, on the work front, Priyanka will be seen in int...

New Delhi: The death toll rose to 134 after a nearly century-old suspension bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Morbi city on Sunday evening, Rajkot range Inspector General Ashok Yadav told ABP News. No report of anyone missing now and the search and rescue operation will be completed by today evening, he added. State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi during a media briefing earlier this morning said that a criminal case has been registered against the agency which looked after the operation of the bridge and “investigation has begun today under the leadership of Range Inspector General of Police.” “132 deaths have been reported so far,” he added. Sanghavi also informed that a high power committee has been constituted by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel while leaving Ahmedabad. “All officers posted at different locations were asked to report at Morbi by 2 am. The investigation is going on,” he said. 132 deaths have been reported so far: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi briefs on A criminal case has been registered. An investigation has begun today under the leadership of Range IGP: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on “Everyone worked all through the night. The Navy, NDRF, Air Force and Army reached quickly. More than 200 persons have worked the entire night for search and rescue operations,” Sanghvi added. On Sunday night, CM Patel reached Morbi and took stock of the rescue operations. The CM will today again visit the incident site and review the situation. Patel, along with S...

More than 130 people were killed and many are still feared missing after a 143-year-old cable suspension bridge in Gujarat's Morbi district collapsed on Sunday evening. The bridge, which underwent a six-month-long renovation and was reopened for public on October 26, was carrying 400-500 people at the time of the accident - thrice its capacity. Multiple teams of the SDRF, NDRF, Army and IAF, among others, have been deployed to carry out search and rescue operation in the Machchuu river over which the bridge suspended. PM Modi visits Morbi bridge collapse site. Now, new details have emerged that have put Gujarat-based electrical appliances manufacturing firm Oreva at the centre of everything. The company has been maintaining the bridge for 15 years, and was responsible for the repair work and renovation of it. Nine people, including two managers of Oreva, have been arrested so far over the accident. Morbi chief security officer Sandeep Singh Jhala said that Oreva was probably not issued a fitness certificate to reopen the bridge. “They did not give us any information that they were reopening the bridge,” he was quoted as saying by Reuters. Besides, ticketing clerks, security guards and contractors have been held. Eyewitnesses and survivors said that people were simply entering the bridge, with no one stopping them, despite the requirement of tickets. Overcrowding and negligence have come out to be the primary areas of focus in the tragedy. Gujarat government has formed a fi...

New Delhi: At least 60 people were killed on Sunday evening when a cable bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Morbi, said police sources. The death count could go up as many are still feared trapped. The incident took place in Morbi, about 200 km from state capital Ahmedabad, on the Machhu river. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has announced compensation, has spoken to Gujarat Chief Minister and other officials regarding the accident. Here are the updates on Gujarat cable bridge collapse: Gujarat Bridge That Fell After Renovation Didn't Have Fitness Certificate The suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Gujarat's Morbi that collapsed on Sunday evening killing 91 people was reopened for the public just four days back after seven months of repair work by a private firm, but had not received the municipality's "fitness certificate", an official said. Read "There Were Many Children": Eyewitnesses On Gujarat Bridge Tragedy Eyewitnesses said the Gujarat bridge collapse that killed 91 happened at 6:30 on Sunday evening. "The bridge collapsed as there were very many people on the bridge. Also since it was a Sunday, and Diwali holidays are still on, families were here with children," said an eyewitness, adding as the bridge fell, people were seen tumbling and falling over each other in a heap. Video: 24 Hours Before Gujarat Tragedy, Many Seen Swaying Bridge A centuries old cable bridge in Gujarat's Morbi collapsed on Sunday evening, killing 60 people. The suspension bridge had been ...