Rescue operation underway after an old suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district. Pic/PTI
The over a century-old bridge, which had reopened five days ago after extensive repairs and renovation, was crammed with people when it collapsed around 6.30 pm on Sunday
Eyewitnesses said there were several women and children on the British era "hanging bridge" when it snapped, plunging them into the water below
An FIR was lodged in the bridge collapse under sections 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 308 (intentional act causing death) and 114 (abettor present when offence committed), against whoever is found responsible
Gujarat government on Monday announced that a high-powered committee has been set up to investigate the incident
The state government has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured
A private operator had carried out the repair work of the bridge for nearly six months before it was reopened to the public on the Gujarati New Year Day on October 26
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