Daily Dispatch: One killed, several trapped as under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar, Supreme Court likely to hear Kejriwal's plea today
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One killed, several trapped as under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar’s Supaul
A person was killed, and several workers were trapped after an under-construction bridge collapsed in Bihar’s Supaul, according to an India Today report. The incident took place when a slab of an under-construction bridge being built over the Kosi river collapsed. The district official later confirmed the death of one person and injuries to several others. Those injured were rushed to a hospital for treatment.
Supreme Court likely to hear Kejriwal’s plea today
The Supreme Court is likely to hear today Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s petition against his arrest, a day after it denied an urgent hearing in his plea against the raids. The probe agency, meanwhile, will produce the Chief Minister in an ED court. Kejriwal arrest in connection with a money laundering case linked to Delhi excise policy, just weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, has unleashed waves of protest by thousands of party workers and condemnation from the Opposition camp. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will also visit Mr Kejriwal’s family today, said sources.The AAP has said that Kejriwal will continue to discharge his chief ministerial duties from jail.