Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Seven Engineers Suspended Over Dangerous Railway Bridge Design

7/2/2025

50 11

Summary

Story summary

In Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, seven engineers, including two chief engineers, faced suspension for their negligence in designing the controversial Aishbagh railway overbridge, notorious for its perilous 90-degree turn. A committee will ensure vital improvements, while the construction agency has been blacklisted, delaying the bridge's inauguration until all technical issues are resolved.

1 of 1

Story summary

In Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, seven engineers, including two chief engineers, faced suspension for their negligence in designing the controversial Aishbagh railway overbridge, notorious for its perilous 90-degree turn. A committee will ensure vital improvements, while the construction agency has been blacklisted, delaying the bridge's inauguration until all technical issues are resolved.