Deputy CM Takes Decisive Action After Fatal Metro Site Accident

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde suspended an executive engineer after a fatal accident at a Metro construction site in Mumbai. One person died and three others were injured when part of a bridge collapsed. Shinde assured medical coverage for the injured and enforced strict safety measures.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde issued a suspension order for an executive engineer following a tragic accident at a Metro construction site in Mulund, Mumbai, on Saturday.

The incident resulted in the death of one person and left three others injured when a parapet segment of a bridge collapsed onto vehicles below.

Shinde confirmed that the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) would cover medical expenses for the injured and emphasized no leniency for violations endangering public safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)