‘In depth inquiry wanted’: PM Modi on suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Morbi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired one other assembly to evaluate the scenario in Gujarat’s Morbi and stated {that a} detailed and intensive inquiry was wanted to seek out out all of the points associated to the accident.

A British-era suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Morbi collapsed on Sunday, killing 135 individuals. The bridge was maintained by a non-public group, Oreva – which is thought for making wall clocks by the identify of Ajanta.

Following the collapse, the corporate’s function has come below the scanner.  

At present, PM Modi chaired a gathering in Morbi and stated: “The necessity of the hour is to conduct an in depth and intensive inquiry which is able to determine all points referring to this mishap.”

The Prime Minister additionally added that the important thing learnings from the inquiry have to be carried out on the earliest. He stated the authorities should keep in contact with the affected households and be certain that they obtain all attainable assist on this tragic hour.

Earlier in the present day, the Prime Minister visited the accident website and went to the native hospital the place the injured are recovering. He additionally interacted with these concerned in rescue and aid work and lauded their fortitude.

Oreva, who’s on the heart of the storm, had opened the bridge simply days earlier than the accident. The bridge was shut for renovation and the corporate was given 8-12 months time to finish the work.

Nonetheless, the corporate inaugurated the bridge to the general public 5 months earlier than the deadline. The native civic physique now claims that the corporate didn’t safe a clearance certificates earlier than opening it to the general public.    

The Gujarat Police have thus far 9 individuals together with the managers of Oreva.