The death toll in gujarat’s Morbi stampede has risen to 132. Rescue operations are still underway. The death toll is expected to rise. All 177 injured have been rescued. They were immediately rushed to the hospital. More than 50 people are still untraceable.

The army is involved in the rescue operation. Air Force’s Garud Commando Force, Army, NDRF, SDRF and district fire brigade are engaged in the rescue operation. The Gujarat home minister informed that more than 200 people were engaged in rescue operations throughout the night. A criminal case has been registered. A team led by range IGP is investigating. The Gujarat government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. The chief minister cancelled all his programmes and went to the spot. People had gathered at the suspension bridge to celebrate the Festival of Chhath. Meanwhile, the bridge suddenly collapsed.

Gujarat Chief Minister Gujarat chief minister tweeted his grief over the incident. The Gujarat government has ordered an SIT probe into the matter. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also spoken to the Chief Minister of Gujarat in this regard. He directed to provide immediate assistance to the affected people. The suspension bridge was closed for seven months. It was opened to the public three days ago after the repairs were carried out.