The bridge collapsed on the Indrayani River, causing chaos among tourists
Pune, June 15: An old bridge suddenly collapsed on the Indrayani river on Sunday in the Kundmala area near Talegaon Dabhade in the Maval tehsil of Pune district of Maharashtra. About 25-30 people present on the bridge at the time of the accident are feared to have fallen into the river. So far, 2 deaths have been confirmed, while many people are still missing. This place is popular for weekend tourists, so there was a huge crowd at the time of the accident.
Chief Minister Fadnavis’s quick response and announcement of compensation
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed deep condolences over the accident and immediately announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh. This amount will be given to the families of those who lost their loved ones in this tragic accident. Along with this, the state government will bear the cost of the treatment of the injured.
A statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said:
“Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis has announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in the bridge accident on the Indrayani river near Talegaon in Pune district. In addition, the injured will be treated free of cost by the government.”
Fadnavis also informed that the rescue operation is going on in full force and the state administration is fully active on the spot.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s condolences and assurance of central assistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on his three-nation tour and is in Cyprus, spoke to Chief Minister Fadnavis over the phone as soon as he came to know about the accident and expressed deep grief over the incident. PM Modi said that the central government is ready to provide full assistance.
Fadnavis said, “Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi called me after reaching Cyprus and inquired about the bridge accident in Pune district. He expressed deep condolences on the incident and assured all possible help from the central government.”
Rescue work is being hampered due to heavy rain
Immediately after the accident, the local police, the NDRF team, the fire department, and villagers started the rescue operation together. But due to heavy rains in the Maval area for the last two days, the water level of the river has increased considerably, which is causing difficulty in relief work.
According to the fire department, so far, 18-20 ambulances, rescue vans, and fire tender boats have been sent to the spot. Teams of divers are searching for the missing people in the water, while the injured are being sent to the hospital for immediate treatment.
Strict warning from the local administration
The administration has requested that the local people and tourists not to go near the spot, as the situation in the area still remains very sensitive and dangerous. Rescue teams are working around the clock, and are engaged in search and rescue operations with their full capacity despite the constantly changing weather.
The accident has raised security questions, and the condition of tourist places should be reconsidered
This accident has shaken not only Maharashtra but the entire country. People’s anger is being seen on social media. People’s anger is visible regarding the condition of infrastructure at tourist places, ignoring the safety of bridges and other public places.
Experts believe that periodic inspection and repair of old bridges is mandatory, especially at places that are known as tourist sites.
Strict steps should be taken to prevent accidents in the future
This tragic incident has made it clear that the time has now come when the administration will have to take tough decisions. The state government should:
Immediately survey the condition of all old bridges and structures
Either repair or close down dangerous structures
Strictly implement safety measures at tourist sites
Provision of CCTVs and security guards for surveillance
Temporarily close risky sites to the public during the monsoon season
Voices raised by the public
On social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, people are expressing grief as well as anger. Many people have raised the question of whether this bridge was in a dilapidated condition, then why was it not closed in time?
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Hashtags like PuneBridgeCollapse, IndrayaniRiver, and TalegaonAccident are trending on social media, and people are demanding that the government take responsibility and take strict action against the culprits.
Conclusion: A warning, a lesson
This accident is not just an accident, but the result of indifference towards safety at government structures and tourist sites. We hope that after this incident, both the administration and the government will strictly enforce safety standards so that such tragedies do not happen in the future.
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