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Prime minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting in Morbi, Gujarat, to review the situation in the wake of the unfortunate bridge mishap there.
Prime minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting in Morbi, Gujarat, to review the situation in the wake of the unfortunate bridge mishap there.
The Prime Minister stated that the authorities must stay in touch with the affected families and ensure that they receive all possible help in this tragic hour.
Officials briefed the Prime Minister on the rescue ops and the assistance provided to those affected.
PM said the need of the hour is to conduct a detailed and extensive inquiry which will identify all aspects relating to this mishap. He also added that the key learnings from the inquiry must be implemented at the very earliest.
Went to Morbi, which witnessed the horrific bridge mishap. Met the bereaved families and extended condolences. I visited the site of the tragedy and went to the hospital where the injured are recovering. Also met those involved in rescue ops and chaired a review meeting. pic.twitter.com/hAZnJFIHh8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 1, 2022
Those present at the meeting included CM Bhupendra Patel, MoS Home Harsh Sanghavi, local MLA and Minister in the Gujarat government, Brijesh Merja, chief secretary of Gujarat, state DGP, local Collector, SP, Inspector General of Police, MLAs and MPs and other officials.
Earlier, upon reaching Morbi, the Prime Minister visited the site of the bridge mishap. He also visited the local hospital where the injured are recovering. He also interacted with those involved in rescue and relief work and lauded their fortitude.
So far, the collapse of the pedestrian suspension bridge has seen the deaths of 135 people. Police have arrested nine people related to the case.
A case was lodged against firms tasked with the maintenance and operation of the British-era structure on Monday. The bridge reopened five days ago after extensive repair, but sans a fitness certificate.
Heart-rendering video footage from moments before the collapse showed the cables of the bridge snapping in a few seconds, taking down hundreds of visitors on the river.
