SHOPIAN Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar on Thursday visited the spot of bridge collapse at Heerpora village, connecting with Dachnoo village across the Rambaira river.

The DC was accompanied by concerned officers and officials of the departments. He assessed the current position and issued directions to R&B department for immediate restoration of traffic.

The R&B was directed for immediate clearance of stuck vehicles and construction of diversion for traffic restoration as an immediate and temporary measure.

Deputy Commissioner also took up the matter of construction of bailey bridge with Chief Engineer R&B Kashmir, who has sent a team of officials for assessment and corresponding construction of bridge immediately. Police has already registered an FIR and investigation is taken up.

KR Desk