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Guv inspects Seppa bridge accident site

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Governor (Retd) Gen J J Singh on Friday visited Seppa in East Kameng district of the state and inspected the suspension bridge, which collapsed on October 29 resulting in the death of 15 people.

Interacting with engineers at the site, the Governor called for restoration of link to the other side of the Kameng river and advised them to follow established procedure, maintain most safety procedure and stressed on timely completion of the bridge, preferably a reinforced concrete structure.

The Governor also interacted with the local people and assured them that the state government will spare no pains to restore the important link with New Seppa.(UNI)

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