Gujarat disburses Rs 62 lakh as financial aid to victims of Mujpur-Gambhira bridge collapse

ANI
13 Jul 2025, 18:36 GMT+10

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 13 (ANI): The State Government, under the guidance of the Chief Minister, has extended compassionate support to the families affected and injured in the Mujpur-Gambhira bridge accident.

According to a release, as part of the announced financial assistance, cheques totalling Rs 62 lakh were distributed today. This includes Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured, handed over by MP Jasubhai Rathva and MLA Chaitanyasinh Zala.

Considering the seriousness of the incident, this aid was approved immediately and disbursed without delay. As per the current list, cheques totalling Rs 62 lakh have been distributed, covering four injured individuals and the families of 15 deceased.

During this visit, MP Jashubhai Rathva and Padra MLA expressed their condolences to the families affected by the accident and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured, expressing sorrow over the incident. Local leaders and officials were also present during this distribution.

A section of the Gambhira bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand collapsed on July 9 and fell into the Mahisagar river below, killing 20 and injuring several others.

According to the Department of Information, based on the preliminary investigation, four officers have been suspended with immediate effect. NM Naikwala (Executive Engineer), UC Patel (Deputy Executive Engineer), RT Patel (Deputy Executive Engineer), and JV Shah (Assistant Engineer) have been suspended with immediate effect.

The Chief Minister has also directed that thorough inspections be carried out on other bridges in the state to ensure public safety. (ANI)

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