Tragic Incident

Under construction, in Bihar's Bhagalpur, the bridge fell for a second time in 14 months. The visuals of the bridge collapsing dramatically, went viral on social media platforms. According to sources, at least 30 slabs of several pillars collapsed close to a 100 ft bridge. The four-lane Sultanganj-Aguani Ghat Bridge was estimated to be constructed for Rs 1,710 crores, and was under construction, connecting Sultanganj and Khagaria.

In view of the recent floor, sinking incident at Baleshwar Temple in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, the concerned officials ordered for survey of all stepwells and borewells. Notably, on Ram Navami, a tragic incident occurred at the temple, killing 36 people and leaving many injured, when the floor of the temple sank. Reacting to the tragedy, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan ordered a probe and announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia.