Tragedy Strikes as Bridge Collapse Claims 17 Lives in Mizoram, India

At least 17 people were killed and several others injured when an under-construction bridge collapsed in the town of Sairang, Mizoram state, in northeast India. This incident is the latest in a series of infrastructure failures in the country, raising concerns about construction quality and safety. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and offered financial assistance to the victims' families. Mizoram, a hilly state near the borders of Bangladesh and Myanmar, heavily relies on its network of roads, highways, and bridges for connectivity.