PM meets kin of victims, promises ‘extensive’ probe

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Morbi on Tuesday, first visiting the accident site and then spent close to two hours with families that lost their loved ones in the bridge collapse along with those still recuperating in hospital.

- Nimesh.Khakhariya

Promising justice to those affected, Modi said “the need of the hour is a detailed and extensive inquiry” to cover all aspects of how the renovated British-era bridge collapsed within five days of reopening, reports Nimesh Khakhariya. Presiding over a review meeting with officials and ministers, Modi said the authorities must stay in touch with the affected families and ensure they receive all possible help.

The PM also asked the administration to implement “key learnings” from the disaster so that something similar doesn’t recur. 

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Shock And Anger Supplant Grief As Families And Friends Mourn The 135 Lives Lost In The Suspension Bridge Crash In Morbi. PM Narendra Modi Visits Site Of Collapse, Says Lessons Must Be Learnt