Under-construction bridge collapses in Assam’s Hailakandi, cause under scrutiny

An under-construction bridge collapsed at Bargul in Mohanpur Part-II under the Algapur-Katlicherra constituency in Assam’s Hailakandi district, officials said.

The incident occurred suddenly while construction work on the bridge was underway. No further details regarding casualties or injuries have been reported so far.

The collapse has raised questions over the structural integrity of the ongoing construction work and the possible reasons behind the incident. Questions have also been raised over whether any irregularities or lapses occurred during the construction process.

Further details, including the extent of damage and the circumstances leading to the collapse, are awaited.