The Gujarat Police information First Data Report below IPC sections 304 and 308 (culpable murder not amounting to homicide) within the bridge collapse tragedy.
The Gujarat Police information First Data Report below IPC sections 304 and 308 (culpable murder not amounting to homicide) within the bridge collapse tragedy.
About 141 individuals have died, whereas greater than a 100 different have been admitted and are below therapy after a colonial period cable bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Morbi city on Sunday night, plunging over 350 individuals into the river.
A number of groups of NDRF and personnel of Navy and Air Power have been ordered to be airlifted to the positioning to assist in the rescue efforts and comb the river mattress as many individuals are feared drowned within the 10 ft deep water.
Based on The Hindu’s sources there’s additionally a risk of PM Modi visiting Morbi at this time.
Volunteers and well being employees carry a sufferer after a cable bridge throughout the Machchu river collapsed in Morbi city of western state Gujarat, India, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.
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Listed below are the stay updates:
Morbi | 1.30 p.m.
Wall clock, e-bike maker Oreva group at centre of Morbi bridge collapse
Oreva group, which is below scanner following the collapse of a suspension bridge at Morbi in Gujarat that killed not less than 141 individuals, specialises in CFL bulbs, wall clocks and e-bikes and it’s not recognized the way it managed to get the contract to keep up an over 100-year-old bridge.
Based by Odhavji Raghavji Patel practically 5 a long time again, the agency manufactures wall clocks below the favored Ajanta and Orpat manufacturers.
New Delhi | 1.00 pm
Chief Minister ought to resign: AAP chief Durgesh Pathak
Addressing a press convention on the get together headquarters, AAP chief Durgesh Pathak stated, “There is no such thing as a larger instance of corruption in impartial India. A bridge which was opened 5 days in the past collapsed and greater than 100 individuals have died. The federal government in Gujarat could be very corrupt. The federal government is run by thieves and corrupt individuals, else the state of affairs can’t be this worse.”
“There must be a felony investigation [into the incident] and people concerned have to be despatched to jail. And from prime to backside, there must be an inquiry on everybody, together with Chief Minister of Gujarat, on who all received cash from the corruption,” he added.
“Gujarat is changing into a mannequin of corruption. The Chief Minister ought to resign and there must be a felony investigation towards him,” Mr. Pathak stated. — Nikhil M. Babu
New Delhi | 11.22 am
Congress calls for probe headed by retired SC/HC decide
The Congress on Monday demanded a probe headed by a retired Supreme Court docket or Excessive Court docket decide into the Morbi suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated the explanations for the collapse of the bridge that reopened 5 days in the past, should be recognized. “Why had been so many individuals allowed. There must be an inquiry headed by a retired Supreme Court docket or Excessive Court docket decide,” Mr. Kharge stated.
Haryana | 11.10 am
Arvind Kejriwal cancels street present in Adampur
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has cancelled all his programmes, together with the scheduled roadshow in Haryana’s Adampur, for the upcoming bypoll within the meeting seat, within the wake of the collapse of the bridge in Gujarat’s Morbi. “Very unhappy information is coming from Gujarat. Many individuals are reported to have fallen into the river because of the collapse of the bridge in Morbi. I pray to God for his or her life and well being,” tweeted Mr. Kejriwal on Sunday.
Gujarat | 10.43 am
There can be no laxity in rescue efforts: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who’s in Kevadia said that rescue ops had been underway and there can be no laxity in rescue and reduction efforts. “The Gujarat Authorities has been finishing up reduction and rescue operations since yesterday. Centre too is extending all assist to the State Authorities,” PM Modi stated.
”The State Authorities has constituted a committee to research this incident. I guarantee the individuals of the nation that there will likely be no laxity in rescue and reduction operations,” PM Modi stated. ¬ ANI
Gujarat | 10.21 am
Loss of life toll rises to 141; PM Modi turns emotional
The loss of life toll within the Morbi bridge collapse touches 141, in keeping with experiences from officers and police from the Gujarat authorities.
In the meantime, Prime Minister Narendra Modi who’s Kevadia in Gujarat’s Narmada district, turned emotional whereas reacting to the lack of lives within the Morbi bridge tragedy. The Prime Minister was addressing a gathering on the event of the 147th start anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar in Kevadia.“I’m in Kevadia however my coronary heart goes out to Morbi bridge collapse victims, stated Mr. Modi. “Troupes from throughout nation got here to Kevadia to carry out conventional dances, however their programme has been cancelled because of current circumstance,” stated the visibly emotional Prime Minister. ¬ PTI
New Delhi | 9.53 am
Amit Shah condoles lack of lives in tragedy
Union Dwelling Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed his grief over the lack of lives when the pedestrian suspension Morbi bridge collapsed on the Machchu river collapsed and over 130 individuals had been killed.
”A number of individuals misplaced their lives in yesterday’s incident in Gujarat. Initially, I categorical condolences to the households of all those that died within the unlucky incident. Could all those that died, relaxation in peace,” stated Mr. Shah. ¬ ANI
Rescuers on boats search within the Machchu river subsequent to a cable bridge that collapsed in Morbi city in Gujarat on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.
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Telangana | 9.37 am
Rahul observes 2-minute silence
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and different leaders and employees of the get together participating within the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Shadnagar in Telangana, noticed a two-minute silence in reminiscence of these killed within the Morbi suspension bridge tragedy in Gujarat. ¬ PTI
Gujarat | 9.07 am
Over a dozen youngsters amongst victims
In accordance the most recent data from officers on the Morbi cable bridge collapse web site, among the many victims of the tragedy had been over a dozen youngsters and girls. The precise figures of the ladies victims are but to be launched.
Gujarat | 8.56 am
MP’s family members among the many victims
Based on newest report, Rajkot MP Mohan Kundariya’s 12 family members had been among the many victims of the bridge collapse tragedy. In the meantime, Gujarat’s Minister of State for Dwelling, Harsh Sanghvi informed presspersons {that a} felony case has been lodged below and the investigation has begun below a variety IG officer.
Gujarat | 7.44 am
Loss of life toll rises to 132; Congress’s State-wide yatra postponed to Tuesday
The loss of life toll within the Morbi suspension bridge collapse tragedy rises to 132, in keeping with Gujarat police officers. In the meantime, the Bharatiya Janata get together has cancelled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow even because the Gujarat Congress’ State-wide ‘yatra’ is being postponed for a day. Now the yatra from 5 routes will likely be kicked off from tomorrow
Rescue operation below approach after an outdated suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district, on Oct. 30, 2022
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Gujarat | 7.20 am
FIR filed below IPC sections 304, 308
The Gujarat Police has filed a First Data Report below IPC sections 304 and 308 (culpable murder not amounting to homicide) within the bridge collapse tragedy. It might be famous that the bridge was reopened with out security certificates and native civic physique’s approval. Click on right here for the FIR (pdf). It has additionally emerged that the bridge was reopened after the restore work carried out by a non-public belief and health certificates was not submitted to the native civic physique whereas reopening it.
Gujarat | 7.15 am
Loss of life toll climbs to 120
The loss of life toll within the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy has risen to 120. In the meantime, A number of businesses carry the search and rescue operation in a single day. The river is being combed by the hearth brigade.
Gujarat | 3.31 am
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel holds overview assembly
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday held a overview assembly relating to the Morbi bridge collapse.
“A overview assembly was held on the Morbi District Collector’s workplace with the Ministers of State, MPs, MLAs, administrative system, police system, and well being service system officers and reviewed the accident’s state of affairs comprehensively and gave obligatory steerage,” tweeted CM Bhupendra Patel.- ANI
Gujarat | 2.39 am
Gujarat CM visits Morbi; meets sufferers, takes inventory of rescue and reduction work
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited Morbi metropolis within the State on Sunday evening and took inventory of the continued rescue operation after a newly-restored suspension bridge over Machchhu river collapsed within the night, killing not less than 90 individuals.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on the web site to take inventory of the state of affairs after an outdated suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district on Oct. 30, 2022.
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After reaching Morbi, Mr. Patel together with Minister of State for Dwelling Harsh Sanghavi, reached the river financial institution and took particulars in regards to the ongoing rescue operation from the officers a State authorities launch stated.
Mr. Patel and Mr. Sanghavi then reached the Morbi Civil Hospital to fulfill the injured victims of the mishap.- PTI
Gujarat | 01.12 am
PM Modi cancels street present, web page committee sammelan in wake of Morbi tragedy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi who’s on a three-day tour to Gujarat and Rajasthan has determined to cancel his roadshow to be held in Ahmedabad on Monday within the wake of the Morbi cable bridge collapse incident.
Late on Sunday night, the BJP Gujarat media cell knowledgeable that “The Web page Committee Sneh Milan program to be held within the digital presence of Prime Minister Modi has been postponed.”
Chatting with ANI, BJP Gujarat media convenor, Dr Yagnesh Dave confirmed the information that there shall be no packages of celebration to be held tomorrow within the wake of the Morbi tragedy- ANI
Gujarat | 00.47 am
Some youths shook suspension bridge, warned workers however they had been detached: Customer recounts expertise
For Ahmedabad resident Vijay Goswami and his members of the family, it was an in depth shave as that they had visited the suspension bridge in Gujarat’s Morbi on Sunday afternoon, however returned midway by the bridge out of worry after some youths from the gang began shaking it.
Just a few hours later, their fears proved proper when that bridge on the Machchhu river, a vacationer attraction, collapsed round 6.30 pm.
Goswami stated when he and his household had been on the bridge, some youths began shaking the bridge deliberately, making it troublesome for individuals to stroll. He stated since he felt this act may show harmful, he and household returned with out continuing additional on the bridge. He stated he even alerted the bridge workers about it, however they had been detached.
“There was an enormous crowd on the bridge. My household and I had been on the bridge when some youths began shaking it deliberately. It was unattainable for individuals to face with out holding any assist. Since I had a sense that it could show harmful, my household and I got here again after masking a long way on the bridge,” Goswami informed reporters after reaching Ahmedabad.
“Earlier than leaving the spot, I alerted the on-duty workers to cease individuals from shaking the bridge. Nevertheless, they had been solely all in favour of promoting tickets and informed us that there is no such thing as a system to regulate the gang. Hours after we left, our fears turned true because the bridge ultimately collapsed,” he stated.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, some kids might be seen kicking the ropes of the bridge and shaking it to scare different vacationers.
A neighborhood resident stated, “There have been practically 300 individuals on the bridge, which was opened a couple of days again for the general public. Majority of the victims had been youngsters, as they got here right here to get pleasure from their Diwali trip. Locals rushed to the spot instantly after the mishap, and pulled out many individuals alive.” Numerous individuals residing in numerous components of Morbi rushed to assist those that fell into river after the bridge collapse.- PTI
Gujarat | 00.30 am
PM Modi could go to Morbi tomorrow: sources
Based on sources, the BJP is considering to cancel PM’s roadshow and different political occasions within the State. There’s additionally a risk of PM Modi visiting Morbi tomorrow to take inventory of the state of affairs because the loss of life numbers are prone to go up.
The tragedy has occurred on the eve of announcement of Gujarat meeting polls, inflicting huge embarrassment to the ruling BJP, which lined up a number of massive occasions and public rallies of PM Modi for October 31 and November 1 within the State.- Mahesh Langa
Gujarat | October 31 | 00.16 am
Collapsed Morbi suspension bridge had reopened 4 days again after 7-month-long restore work; lacked civic physique’s health certificates
The suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi that collapsed on Sunday night was reopened for the general public simply 4 days again after seven months of restore work by a non-public agency, however had not obtained the municipality’s “health certificates”, an official stated.
“The bridge was given to Oreva firm for operation and upkeep for 15 years. In March this yr, it was closed for the general public for renovation. It reopened after renovation on the Gujarati New 12 months day celebrated on October 26,” stated Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality Sandeepsinh Zala.
“It was opened to the general public after the completion of the renovation work. However the native municipality had not but issued any health certificates (after the renovation work),” he stated.
An “engineering marvel” constructed on the flip of the nineteenth century, the suspension bridge was stated to replicate “the progressive and scientific nature of the rulers of Morbi,” as per its description on the district collectorate web site.
Sir Waghji Thakor, who dominated Morbi until 1922, was impressed by the Colonial affect and determined to assemble the bridge, an “inventive and technological marvel” of that interval, to attach Darbargadh Palace with Nazarbag Palace (the residences of the then royalty).
The bridge was 1.25 metres large and spanned 233 metres, and was meant to present a singular id to Morbi utilizing the most recent know-how obtainable in these days in Europe, as per the collectorate web site.- PTI
Gujarat | 11.38 pm
Eyewitnesses describe bridge snapping, plunging into the river
Rescue operation below approach after an outdated suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district on October 30, 2022.
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Eyewitnesses stated there have been a number of girls and kids on the British period “hanging bridge” when it snapped, plunging them into the water under.
Some individuals had been seen leaping on the bridge and pulling its massive wires, an eyewitness stated. The bridge could have collapsed because of the “enormous crowd” on it, he added.
Folks fell over one another when the bridge collapsed, he stated.
“I had come to the river financial institution together with buddies after my workplace hours once we heard the sound of the bridge snapping. We rushed there and jumped into the water to save lots of individuals,” an eyewitness stated.
“We rescued some youngsters and girls,” he stated.
A person who was injured within the incident, stated the collapse was sudden and should have been because of too many individuals on the bridge.
Because of the Diwali trip and being a Sunday, there was a rush of vacationers on the bridge, a significant vacationer attraction- PTI
Gujarat | 11.35 pm
Loss of life toll rises to 90
The loss of life toll has risen to 90 within the Morbi tragedy. In the meantime greater than a 100 individuals have been admitted and are below therapy.- Mahesh Langa
Gujarat | 11.20 pm
NDRF platoons from Rajkot, Jamnagar, Diu & Surendranagar go away for Morbi
For rescue and reduction operation three platoons of NDRF with 50 personnel of Indian Navy, 30 personnel of IAF together with two columns of Military personnel and 7 groups of fireplace Brigade have left for Morbi with superior tools from Rajkot, Jamnagar, Diu & Surendranagar: Gujarat CMO- Mahesh Langa
Gujarat | 11.16 pm
Probe committee constituted
Gujarat authorities has constituted a five-member committee headed by IAS Raj Kumar Beniwal to probe the cable bridge collapse incident in Morbi
New Delhi | 11.12 pm
President, PM Modi categorical grief over deaths in Gujarat bridge collapse
Rescue operation unde rway after an outdated suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district on October 30, 2022.
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A number of prime leaders together with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief after a bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis on Sunday claiming not less than 60 lives.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar prayed for the secure rescue of all.
“Distressed to listen to in regards to the tragic incident in Morbi, Gujarat. I pray for the secure rescue of all and the speedy restoration of these injured. My ideas are with the affected households,” the Vice President Secretariat stated in a tweet quoting Dhankhar.
Expressing unhappiness, Mr. Modi, in a tweet stated he has spoken to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and officers. “Reduction and rescue operations are occurring in full swing and all obligatory help is being supplied,” the prime minister stated.
President Murmu, in a tweet, stated, “The tragedy in Morbi, Gujarat has left me fearful. My ideas and prayers are with the affected individuals. Reduction and rescue efforts will convey succour to the victims.” Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, whose Aam Aadmi Occasion is making an all-out effort to dislodge BJP from energy within the poll-bound State, tweeted, “Very unhappy information coming from Gujarat. Many individuals are reported to have fallen into the river after a bridge collapsed in Morbi. I pray to god for everyone’s life and well-being.” – PTI
New Delhi | 11.10 pm
Congress asks get together employees to increase assist
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday stated he was deeply saddened by the suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Morbi that claimed not less than 60 lives and appealed to get together employees within the State to increase each attainable help in rescue work.
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi additionally stated the information of the bridge collapse accident was very saddening, and appealed to all Congress employees to increase all attainable assist to the injured.
At the least 60 individuals had been killed after an almost century-old suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi metropolis collapsed this night, officers stated.
“Deeply saddened by the tragedy that has struck us with the collapse of the suspension bridge in Morbi, Gujarat,” Kharge stated in a tweet.
“I attraction to the @INCGujarat employees to increase each attainable help in rescue work & serving to the wounded. My condolences & prayers are with the bereaved households,” he stated.- PTI
Gujarat | October 30, 2022 | 11.04 pm
Dozens feared useless after suspension bridge collapses in Gujarat’s Morbi
Rescue operation below approach after an outdated suspension bridge over the Machchhu river collapsed, in Morbi district on October 30, 2022
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At the least 90 individuals have died, whereas greater than a 100 different have been admitted and are below therapy a colonial period cable bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Morbi city on Sunday night.
The State authorities has formally not given any casualty determine however the Prime Minister has introduced an ex-gratia for the useless and the injured. Nevertheless, the State authorities has constituted a five-member committee headed by IAS officer Raj Kumar Beniwal to research into the incident.
Authorities have launched a rescue operation amidst chaos on the web site after the colonial period bridge was reopened after restore and renovation on October 26.
The bridge was reopened with out health certificates. A non-public belief had repaired and renovated the bridge and opened it with out submitting the health certificates, Morbi Municipality officers stated.-
(With inputs from our Correspondent Mahesh Langa and businesses)
