Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge condoles loss of lives in Mizoram railway bridge collapse

New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI): Congress President Mallaikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said he was deeply saddened to learn about the tragedy in Mizoram's Aizawal district where at least 17 workers were killed after an under-construction railway bridge collapsed.
He wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "Deeply saddened to learn about the terrible tragedy in Sairang area, in Mizoram, where an under-construction railway bridge collapsed, resulting in the loss of lives of several people, including construction workers".
"Our heartfelt sympathies and thoughts are with the families of the bereaved. We hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. We urge the authorities to expedite the rescue and relief work so that precious lives can be saved," He said in another message.
At least 17 workers were killed after an under-construction railway bridge collapsed in Mizoram’s Aizawl district on Wednesday morning, police said.
According to officials, the incident took place in the Sairang area, about 20 km from Aizawl in Mizoram.
Sabyasachi De, the chief public relation officer of Northeast Frontier Railway, told ANI that a team of railway officers has been rushed to the spot and senior officials of the zone will also visit the site.
Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga condoled the incident, saying, “Deeply saddened and affected by this tragedy.”
He said that the rescue operations are in progress.
“I extend my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Sending gratitude to the people who have come out in large numbers to help with rescue operations,” CM Zoramthanga said in a post on ‘X’ (formally Twitter). (ANI)