Mamata Banerjee demands SC-monitored probe into Morbi bridge collapse
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday demanded a Supreme Court monitored judicial probe into the recent bridge collapse in Morbi, Gujarat, that killed over 130 people.
“Accidents are not always in our control. But at the same time, it has to be seen that the right organisation is given the right task. I heard the government there (in Gujarat) did not provide sufficient assistance to the victims’ families. The bridge at Morbi was allowed to be used by the public before its rennovation work was completed properly.
“This was done in a hurry keeping in mind the forthcoming Assembly elections there. Hence, I feel there should be a SC monitored probe into the matter,” Banerjee told mediapersons before leaving for Chennai on Wednesday.
