Mangalore Bridge Collapse Cuts Off Banjar, Exposes Rotten PWD-Contractor Nexus
Banjar (Kullu), April 12 —
The Mangalore Bridge connecting NH-305 to Banjar Subdivision collapsed in the early hours today, completely snapping connectivity for the entire region. At around 3 am, a truck carrying hardware fell straight into the khad as the bridge caved under its weight.
Fortunately, a major tragedy was narrowly avoided. Had a public bus or more vehicles been on the bridge, the scale of disaster would have been unimaginable. The state exchequer could have faced a heavy toll, alongside loss of precious lives.
This collapse has ripped apart the tall claims of quality control by Himachal’s PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh and his department.
Despite the presence of a dedicated Chief Engineer for quality control, the incident has exposed shoddy construction and compromised materials.PWD engineers claim that that the bridge was built in the 1970s and the present minister is not be blamed.
Public anger is exploding across social media. Locals are accusing PWD engineers and contractors of running an unholy nexus, where the sole motive is profiteering at the cost of public safety.
"This is not an accident, this is criminal negligence," say furious residents. If the bridge was old then why it was not spotted for repair.
The bridge failure has triggered massive traffic disruptions. Banjar stands isolated, with locals struggling for mobility and essential supplies. The incident has not only created logistical chaos but also left deep scars of betrayal among the people.
Residents allege that contractors openly used substandard material to pocket profits. The collapse has become a glaring symbol of systemic failure, and questions are mounting over accountability and corruption.
Social media continues to seethe with outrage, demanding strict action and answers from the authorities.
Who is responsible for bridge collapse and poor quality of construction?
The people of Himachal are no longer willing to tolerate this rot in governance.
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