Indian prosecutors He blamed a company that renovated a suspension bridge for His collapse at the weekend in Which more from 130 people were killed.
Contractors installed heavier floors during work on 150-yearOld bridge in Morby but did not replace Rusty main cable.
Police believe the structure broke due to the extra weight when it was crowded with Sunday visitors, down 135 people until their death in River below.
nine people linked to oriva groupa watch and e-bike manufacturer with a bridge management contract, has been arrested on Premeditated murder charges.
Oreva hired contractors who has not been qualified Enough”, public Attorney General Harchindu Panchal told reporters after a hearing late on Tuesday.
“The main cable of It was not the bridge changed during renovation,” He said.
“the police also We believe that the weight of The bridge increased due to the four-layer aluminum flooring done by the contractors, which may have resulted in bridge collapse added.
The structure is 230 meters long, and is a major tourist attraction in The areaJust last Wednesday after nearly seven months of The renovations that are said cost 20 million rupees ($240 thousand).
authorities in Western country of Gujarat says right safety Certificates were not obtained before visitors were allowed to return. at least 47 of were the victims children.
Oreva 15- has been awardedyear Local authorities contracted to operate and maintain the bridge, but investigations have continued since then found Never had it before experience on such projects.
However, Oriva group manager Deepak Parekh reportedly told the court: “It was the will of By God, such an unfortunate incident occurred.”
He and another Oriva managerAlong with Two of the contractors, have been returned to remand in Police custody, while five ticket Vendors and security guards for The bridge has been sent to prison pending trial.
until in A country where infrastructure is often dilapidated, bridge disaster one of the worst in contracts and triggered Extensive condemnation and demands for accountability.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the accident site on On Tuesday, he promised a “detailed and intensive investigation to determine all aspects related to the tragedy.”
Flags have been moved in half-mast in Gujarat on Wednesday and everyone official and entertainment events has been cancelled.
Indian prosecutors He blamed a company that renovated a suspension bridge for His collapse at the weekend in Which more from 130 people were killed.
Contractors installed heavier floors during work on 150-yearOld bridge in Morby but did not replace Rusty main cable.
Police believe the structure broke due to the extra weight when it was crowded with Sunday visitors, down 135 people until their death in River below.
nine people linked to oriva groupa watch and e-bike manufacturer with a bridge management contract, has been arrested on Premeditated murder charges.
Oreva hired contractors who has not been qualified Enough”, public Attorney General Harchindu Panchal told reporters after a hearing late on Tuesday.
“The main cable of It was not the bridge changed during renovation,” He said.
“the police also We believe that the weight of The bridge increased due to the four-layer aluminum flooring done by the contractors, which may have resulted in bridge collapse added.
The structure is 230 meters long, and is a major tourist attraction in The areaJust last Wednesday after nearly seven months of The renovations that are said cost 20 million rupees ($240 thousand).
authorities in Western country of Gujarat says right safety Certificates were not obtained before visitors were allowed to return. at least 47 of were the victims children.
Oreva 15- has been awardedyear Local authorities contracted to operate and maintain the bridge, but investigations have continued since then found Never had it before experience on such projects.
However, Oriva group manager Deepak Parekh reportedly told the court: “It was the will of By God, such an unfortunate incident occurred.”
He and another Oriva managerAlong with Two of the contractors, have been returned to remand in Police custody, while five ticket Vendors and security guards for The bridge has been sent to prison pending trial.
until in A country where infrastructure is often dilapidated, bridge disaster one of the worst in contracts and triggered Extensive condemnation and demands for accountability.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the accident site on On Tuesday, he promised a “detailed and intensive investigation to determine all aspects related to the tragedy.”
Flags have been moved in half-mast in Gujarat on Wednesday and everyone official and entertainment events has been cancelled.