Guwahati: Five days after a 143-year-old suspension bridge collapsed into the Machchu river, killing at least 135 people the search and rescue operation was suspended on Thursday night, the official reported.
According to State Commissioner of Relief Harshad Patel, no additional victims were reported as missing hence the rescue effort was suspended.
“The ongoing search and rescue operation has been completed. Due to no missing persons left, the search operation has been completed after discussing with all investigating agencies,” said the Commissioner of Relief.
At least 135 people were killed and over 100 more were injured after a cable suspension bridge in Morbi town collapsed on Sunday, throwing people into the Machchhu river.
At the spot of the Morbi bridge collapse, search and rescue activities were carried out by the Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), in addition to the local government and other authorities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Morbi in Gujarat earlier on Tuesday.