Probe Launched into Mathura Water Tank Collapse

The Mathura district administration has set up a four-member committee to investigate the collapse of an overhead water tank, which resulted in two fatalities and 11 injuries. The committee, led by the additional district magistrate, is expected to submit a report within a week.

The Mathura district administration has initiated an investigation into the collapse of an overhead water tank that claimed two lives and injured 11 others. The administration has formed a four-member committee, led by the additional district magistrate, to examine the incident and submit a report within a week.

According to officials, the tragedy occurred on Sunday in the densely populated Krishna Vihar area. Victims were buried under the debris of the collapsed structure.

The committee includes executive engineers from the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, the public works department, and the Vrindavan Nagar Nigam. Upon receiving the report, District Magistrate Shailendra Kumar Singh will forward recommendations for action against those found responsible.

Singh stated that the water tank, built by the Jal Nigam, was completed in 2021 at a cost of Rs 6 crore under the Gangajal Drinking Water Project.