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Assam Suspends 10 Engineers Over Bridge Collapses
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 16 Nov 2026, 03:37 AM
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The Assam Public Works Department (PWD) has suspended 10 engineers following multiple bridge collapses and reports of irregularities in ongoing construction projects.
The Assam Public Works Department (PWD) has taken swift action against 10 engineers following a series of bridge collapses and allegations of irregularities in construction projects across the state. The suspension order comes as a response to the recent incidents that have raised concerns about the safety and quality of infrastructure development in Assam. The PWD is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collapses and the alleged irregularities to determine the extent of the problem and hold those responsible accountable.