Traffic on the bridge has completely stopped due to the collapse of a slab of pillar number 133 of Vikramshila Setu, connecting Bhagalpur to Navgachia. Due to the vigilance of the district administration, no damage was caused and the bridge was sealed in the night itself. This incident is said to have happened on Monday (May 4) night at around 12:50 am.

Senior officers are alert. The bridge has been sealed from both Navgachia and Bhagalpur sides. Let us tell you that this bridge was built in the year 2001. UP Bridge Corporation had built this bridge. In just 25 years it has fallen apart like a pack of cards. The length of the bridge is approximately 4:50 kilometers. This only bridge connects Bihar with Seemanchal and North Bengal.

Bhagalpur, Bihar: In Bhagalpur, a portion of the Vikramshila Setu bridge over the Ganga River was damaged near pillar number 137 after a Hyva truck collided with the bridge. pic.twitter.com/H51diwbsKU

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Police officer gave this information

A senior officer said that traffickers were present on the bridge when the incident occurred. Because of this we were able to prevent a major accident. At present the traffic is being diverted to the alternative route. He said that this is a very busy bridge. That’s why we all are very alert.

He told that teams of experts, officers and engineers have arrived here. The matter will be further investigated by the team. He said all the officers are arriving. We will keep an eye on those things from an immediate safety and traffic perspective.

What did DM say when the bridge slab fell?

DM Naval Kishore Chaudhary said that at around 12:35 in the night, a slab started sinking near Pillar 133. Due to the wisdom of our local officer and SHO, people were evacuated safely from there. As soon as people were evacuated, the slab fell into the Ganga river within 15 minutes. There was no vehicle on that slab.

The bridge has been sealed from both Bhagalpur and Navgachia sides. Traffic has been stopped. We cannot start alternative routes at night. People who want to come to Bhagalpur. They may come from Munger side. We are looking for alternative arrangements.

Executive Engineer of Road Construction Department gave this information

Road Construction Department Executive Engineer Saket Kumar Roshan said that Vikramshila bridge has collapsed. Preparations are being made for an alternative route. Further action will be taken in the matter. He told that repair work of the bridge will be done. It has been asked for its maintenance. He told that funds have not been released yet for the repair work, if the government releases it then work on it will be started.

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The security wall of a pillar of the Vikramshila Bridge built on the Ganga river in Bhagalpur has been damaged and broken. After the incident, pictures of the spot have come out, due to which there is an atmosphere of concern among the local people and passers-by. This bridge is considered the lifeline of the area, hence questions are being raised about its condition.

Team of experts arrived for investigation

Bhagalpur District Magistrate Naval Kishore Chaudhary said that considering the seriousness of the matter, a team of executive engineer, superintending engineer and experts have been sent for investigation. He said that further action will be decided only after the team’s report comes. The administration is currently monitoring the situation.

According to the information, technical repair of this bridge has not been done since 2016. Recently, an attempt was made to make the bridge look new by merely painting it, but no attention was paid to its internal strength. This is believed to be the reason why this type of problem has now come to light.

It has been said by the Bridge Construction Corporation that the wall which is broken is a false wall, that is, it is a temporary structure. Officials say that such walls are not part of the main structure and necessary work will be done by removing them soon. However, people say that such incidents can be a sign of great danger in the future.

The bridge is 25 years old

Vikramshila Bridge was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister Rabri Devi about 25 years ago. This approximately 4.7 kilometer long bridge connects Bhagalpur to Kosi and Simanchal region. Every day lakhs of people travel through this bridge, which further increases its importance.

This bridge is a direct means of communication for the people of Anga region and surrounding areas. People depend on this bridge for business, education and daily needs. In such a situation, the questions being raised regarding the safety of the bridge are becoming a big challenge for the administration.

Four people died, while many others were injured in a horrific road accident that took place on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) in Navgachia, Bhagalpur. A police officer gave this information.

About 10 people were injured in the accident

Navgachia SP Prerna Kumar said that the accident took place near Bagri bridge of Jhandapur police station area, where there was a head-on collision between a private bus, magic vehicle and a CNG auto. The collision was so severe that four people died on the spot. He told that about ten people were injured in the accident. Eight seriously injured people have been referred to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital (JLNMCH) Bhagalpur for better treatment, while other injured are being treated at Navgachia Sub-Divisional Hospital.

Bodies sent for post mortem

The SP said that the process of identifying the dead and injured is going on. Police have sent the bodies for post-mortem. The accident vehicles have been confiscated. He said that in the preliminary investigation, high speed and careless driving appear to be the possible causes of the accident. However, a detailed investigation is being conducted to find out the actual cause of the incident. Police said that after the accident, traffic was affected for some time, which was later restored.

According to police sources, the four deceased have been identified as 40-year-old Arvind Mandal, resident of Sameli in Katihar district, Kunal Kumar, six-year-old son of Aman Nishad, resident of Marar (Morkahi) in Khagaria district, 35-year-old Purmi Devi and her husband Sunil Das, 40, resident of Bhitta village of Ismailpur police station area of ​​Bhagalpur district.

The injured were told to be out of danger.

Bhagalpur District Magistrate Naval Kishore Chaudhary, after seeing the injured admitted in JLNMCH, told reporters that the injured are being treated well. All senior doctors of JLNMCH are present. The injured are out of danger. The District Magistrate has also confirmed the death of four people.

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A big disclosure has come out from Bhagalpur before the Bihar assembly elections, which has created a stir from administration to political corridors. The investigation conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs has revealed shocking information that the names of two women from Pakistan were recorded in the voter list of Bhagalpur and they were also issued voter ID cards. After this serious disturbance, there has been a stir in the administration.

Confirmation of the living of three Pakistani citizens in India

The Ministry of Home Affairs had recently prepared a list of foreigners living in India even after the end of the visa period. During this investigation, three Pakistani citizens were confirmed in Bhagalpur district. Among them, two women – Emrana Khanam alias Imrana Khatoon, Firdausia Khanam have been revealed. According to the investigation report, both women were living in Bhikhanpur Gumti No-3, Tank Lane of Ishakchak police station area of ​​Bhagalpur, but the most shocking thing was that their citizenship was never converted into India, despite their names were included in the voter list.

After the report of the Special Branch, the Bhagalpur district administration was directed to take action, considering the entire matter very serious. District Magistrate of Bhagalpur Dr. Naval Kishore Chaudhary confirmed that the process of removing the names of both Pakistani women from the voter list has been started. He also said that strict action will be taken against the officers and employees responsible for this disturbance. The DM says that it is being seen at what level the lapse was made and due to negligence, the names of foreign nationals were recorded in the voter list.

While the report of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Special Branch is confirming to be a foreign national, on the other hand the family is rejecting this claim outright. Mohammad Gulauj, son of Firdausia Khanam, says that her mother was born in Bhagalpur in 1945 and she is living here. He said that he has also submitted all the documents related to citizenship and identity to the administration, but the report has given incorrect information. Mohammad Gulauj alleges that his mother has been described as a Pakistani citizen without correctly investigating the facts.

Local people have also responded to the matter. Mohammad Engine Khan, who is said to be the neighbors of these women, said that both had been living here for a long time and remained a part of the society. He says that this kind of allegation is really shocking. This entire development has raised many serious questions – 1. When citizenship was not converted into India, how did the names record be recorded in the voter list? 2. How did such a great negligence in the process of issuing voter ID card? 3. Is there complicity at any local level or is it only the negligence of the officers? 4. If this disturbance has surfaced in a place, can other districts also have such cases?

No convict will be spared- DM

According to sources, the Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered a high -level inquiry, considering the matter to be extremely sensitive. The report has been summoned from the administration and action may be taken soon on the responsible officials. Bhagalpur DM has also made it clear that names are being removed from the voter list and no convict will be spared. Mohammad Engine Khan (neighbor): “We have always seen them living here, never felt that they are from Pakistan.

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A shocking case has come to light during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter list before the Bihar assembly elections. Voter ID cards were issued in the name of two Pakistani women in Bhagalpur district. This disclosure has been made in the investigation of the Union Home Ministry.

The Home Ministry team was illegally engaged in finding the foreigners who were doing visa overstees in India. Meanwhile, the presence of three Pakistani citizens in Bhagalpur was confirmed, out of which two women were living in Bhikhanpur Gumti No 3 tank lane in Ishakchak police station area.

Ministry of Home Affairs and Police Investigation
After the report of the Ministry of Home Affairs surfaced, the police headquarters handed over the investigation to the SSP of Bhagalpur. Investigation revealed that voter ID card (including EPIC number) has been made in the name of these two Pakistani women. After the report of the Special Branch, there was a stir in administrative circles. Special Branch SP has sought a detailed investigation report from DM Naval Kishore Chaudhary and SSP of Bhagalpur. DM confirmed that the process of removing the names of both Pakistani women from the voter list has started.

Who are these Pakistani citizens?
According to the investigation report, the woman of Firdausia Khanam, whose husband’s name is Mo. Tafjil Ahmed is). She hails from Rangpur and came to India on a three -month visa on 19 January 1956. The second woman’s name is Imrana Khanam alias Imrana Khatoon. His father’s name is Ibatul Hasan. She also came to India on a three -year visa. Apart from these, a Pakistani citizen named Mohammad Aslam came to India on 24 May 2002 on a two -year visa and he too has got Aadhaar card made. These three citizens have been living in India for a long time and were staying here even after the visa period ended.

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