1 killed, several feared trapped as under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar's Supaul
Supaul (PTI): One person was killed and several others were feared trapped as a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Bihar's Supaul district in the early hours of Friday, officials said.
The bridge was being constructed over the Koshi river, they said.
District Magistrate Kaushal Kumar said senior officers of the administration were at the spot, near Maricha between Bakur and Bheja, where the incident took place.
"One labourer has died and another sustained injuries. Rescue work is underway," he said.
VIDEO | Several workers are reportedly trapped as a part of an under-construction bridge over #Kosi River collapses in Bihar's #Supaul. Rescue work underway. More details are awaited.#BiharNews
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Missing 19-year-old boy found in Udupi, returns to Bantwal under police security
Bantwal: Much to the relief of his family members, the 19-year-old boy Diganth, who had gone missing from Farangipet recently, was found in Udupi on Saturday, with Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Yatheesh N stating that Diganth is being brought to Bantwal under police security.
The boy, who is a resident of Kidebettu near Farangipet and a 2nd PUC student, had reportedly left home on February 25 saying he would be visiting a temple but had neither gone to the temple nor returned home. In addition, his mobile phone and blood-stained footwear were seen on the railway track near his house, increasing the family’s worry.
The SP said that had about 150 police personnel from across Dakshina Kannada had been searching for the missing boy for 10 days. The police were joined by the staff of the fire brigade and the team had also used the dog squad and drones to look for Diganth.
