Overview
- A middle pillar of the four-span bridge over the Parman/Parmain River caved in near Kevlashi village on November 3, officials said.
- No injuries were reported, and authorities halted all movement across the damaged section.
- Built by Bihar’s Rural Works Department in 2019 at about Rs 4 crore, the structure connected Forbesganj with Pategna and nearby areas.
- Araria District Magistrate Anil Kumar sought a detailed report as RWD prepares to send technical experts to inspect the failure.
- The incident follows a year that saw multiple bridge collapses across Bihar, heightening concern over construction standards.