Maharashtra Government Orders Probe Into Kundmala Bridge Tragedy; Four Dead, PWD Confirms Bridge Was Declared Unsafe

Taking serious note of the tragic bridge accident at Kundmala on the Indrayani River in Maval taluka of Pune district, the Maharashtra State Government has appointed a three-member committee to investigate the incident. Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Shivrendra Singhraje Bhosale informed the Legislative Assembly that strict action will be taken against those found responsible after the committee submits its report.

The matter was raised through a Calling Attention motion by MLA Amol Khatal, with MLA Vikram Pachpute also participating in the discussion.

Minister Bhosale stated that the bridge at Kundmala had already been declared unsafe, and warning signs had been posted instructing people not to use it. However, due to a large gathering of tourists on the bridge, the unfortunate incident occurred, resulting in the death of four individuals.

Providing further details, the PWD Minister said that the department routinely conducts structural audits, repairs, and safety assessments of 16,345 bridges under its jurisdiction. At present, four bridges in the state have been identified as extremely dangerous, and urgent repairs are underway. Additionally, once the structural audit reports of eight more bridges are received, repair or reconstruction work will be undertaken for those as well, he added.

Minister Bhosale emphasized the government’s commitment to public safety and assured that all necessary steps are being taken to prevent such incidents in the future.