Gujarat bridge collapse: Death toll rises to 16

The death toll in the Gujarat bridge collapse has risen to 16. Meanwhile, a 2022 letter from a panchayat leader to the Vadodara district collector, warning about vibrations in pillars and requesting a stability report, has surfaced. The 40-year-old bridge underwent repairs last year before the collapse. Rescue operations continue, hampered by tidal conditions and challenging terrain. The Congress party has demanded accountability, alleging that such incidents are not accidents but crimes. The NDRF and SDRF teams are conducting search operations in a 4 km downstream area.