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Three Assam PWD officials suspended after bridge section collapses in Cachar
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 03:30 PM
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Three officials of the Public Works Department were suspended following the collapse of an under‑construction bridge segment in Cachar district, Assam.
An under‑construction portion of a bridge in Cachar district, Assam, gave way, prompting immediate concern among local residents and commuters. The collapse was reported earlier today, though no official casualty figures have been released yet.
In response, the Assam Public Works Department (PWD) ordered the suspension of three senior officials who were overseeing the project. The names of the suspended officers have not been disclosed, but the action underscores the department’s intent to conduct a swift inquiry.
State officials said a detailed investigation will be launched to determine the technical and managerial lapses that led to the failure. The probe will involve engineering experts and will assess whether construction standards were breached.
Meanwhile, traffic in the vicinity has been redirected, and authorities are working to secure the site to prevent further incidents. The incident has raised broader questions about the safety of ongoing infrastructure projects across the state.
In response, the Assam Public Works Department (PWD) ordered the suspension of three senior officials who were overseeing the project. The names of the suspended officers have not been disclosed, but the action underscores the department’s intent to conduct a swift inquiry.
State officials said a detailed investigation will be launched to determine the technical and managerial lapses that led to the failure. The probe will involve engineering experts and will assess whether construction standards were breached.
Meanwhile, traffic in the vicinity has been redirected, and authorities are working to secure the site to prevent further incidents. The incident has raised broader questions about the safety of ongoing infrastructure projects across the state.