Officials Suspended After Deadly Mathura Water Tank Collapse

Three officials of Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Urban) were suspended after a water tank collapse in Mathura killed two women and injured 11. A high-level investigation committee has been established to probe the incident. Additional disciplinary and FIR actions have been initiated against various involved parties.

A day after a catastrophic water tank collapse in Mathura resulted in two fatalities and 11 injuries, Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Urban) suspended three officials on Monday, as reported by the state government.

In an official statement, authorities confirmed the formation of a high-level investigation committee to scrutinize the incident thoroughly. The disaster occurred in the densely populated Krishna Vihar area, leading to tragic losses and significant damage on Sunday.

The suspended officials include Assistant Engineer Lalit Mohan, Junior Engineer Birendra Pal, and Ravindra Pratap Singh. A separate disciplinary investigation has commenced against the then assistant engineer Divyanshu Kumar Singh. Additionally, the UP Jal Nigam (Urban) has lodged FIRs against three construction firms and several employees under sections 304 and 338 of the IPC at Mathura's Kotwali police station.

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