Under-construction bridge collapses for second time in Bihar, orders to probe

Additional Chief Secretary of the Road Construction Department Pratyay Amrit told about the action that has been taken so far in the Aguwani-Sultanganj bridge accident. He said “We have taken very seriously what has happened. And in the light of the preliminary facts that have come to the fore in this order, till now notice has been issued to the sensor SP Singla.”He further added that they have been given 15 days’ time as to why their company should not be blacklisted? Apart from this, the executive of Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam, which has been established in Khagaria, the director who was looking after this project, have been suspended for negligence in the work.Apart from this, two experienced engineers who were understanding the project from the beginning have been brought back on the project, so that fresh DPR can be prepared. He further said, “We are clear that in the light of this new DPR, the pool will be reconstructed afresh. This is very important. Honorable Chief Minister had inspected this place. Work is going on very fast, that’s why some administrative officers took action yesterday and some changes have happened. We are also seeing the changes that have taken place. I have been watching since yesterday, whatever the report of the professor of IIT Roorkee, who was the sensor, I will also see the papers of all these things, I will understand. It will be our endeavor to present the report of the investigation to the government as soon as possible.”