In the wake of a tragic bridge collapse in Pune that claimed four lives, Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik on Monday directed officials to temporarily shut down risk-prone tourist spots during the monsoon.

Mumbai: A day after four people died and 18 persons were injured in a bridge collapse on the Indrayani river in Pune's Maval tehsil, the district administration on Monday decided to dismantle or remove all bridges deemed unfit for use.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik has said the safety of tourists needs to be prioritised during the monsoon and dangerous or risky spots should be closed down temporarily. Saunik made the remarks on Monday,

The 32-year-old iron pedestrian bridge on the Indrayani river had reportedly been declared unsafe. It collapsed on Sunday afternoon in Pune's Maval tehsil, prima facie due to crowding by tourists who ignored the warning board at the spot, PTI reported.

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel conduct a rescue operation at the bridge collapse site, in Pune. The bridge was declared unfit for vehicular traffic, while a new structure had been proposed for vehicles, Pune Collector Jitendra Dudi said. | Photo Credit: ANI

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal criticised the government for allowing the ‘weak and dangerous’ iron bridge to remain open

Following a deadly bridge collapse in Pune, Maharashtra's Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik emphasizes prioritizing tourist safety during monsoon. She suggests closing risky spots, enforcing safety measures,

Bridge collapse in Pune's Indrayani River on Sunday has left four tourists dead, multiple feared drowned after bridge gives way. 39 rescued so far. Bridge collapse occurred on Sunday in Kundmala, a popular tourist destination near Pune,