Hamirpur bridge collapse: Case lodged against executing agency, contractor
A case has been registered against the executing agency and contractor of the Betwa river bridge in Hamirpur following a tragic collapse that resulted in six fatalities. The police allege negligence in the execution of the project, leading to the incident during a severe storm. The Chief Minister has announced compensation for the victims' families and the injured workers.
- ▪A concrete slab collapsed on May 29, 2026, killing six labourers and injuring three others.
- ▪The case was filed against the executing agency owner and contractor for negligence.
- ▪An Assistant Engineer has been suspended in connection with the incident.
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Police have registered a case against the executing agency and contractor of the Betwa river bridge in Hamirpur, where a concrete slab collapsed killing six labourers, officials said on Saturday (May 30, 2026). They have been accused of negligence and laxity in the execution of government work, police said.The case was lodged on Friday (May 29, 2026) night at Kurara police station on a complaint filed by State Bridge Corporation Deputy Project Manager Dilip Kumar against executing agency owner Pawan Pratap Singh and contractor Nitish Kumar. One Assistant Engineer has already been suspended in connection with the incident on charges of negligence.According to police, the incident occurred around 3 a.m.
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