Bihar Government Suspends Seven Engineers Over Alleged Gandak Embankment Safety Lapses

Amid the serious flood situation in Bihar, the government of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has taken major action over alleged negligence in the safety of the Gandak embankment. Seven engineers from Gopalganj and Chhapra have been suspended with immediate effect.

The action involves three engineers in Gopalganj and four engineers in Chhapra. The decision has been taken in connection with alleged lapses in the safety of the embankments and flood-control arrangements.

Through the suspension of the seven engineers, the government has sent a message that officials will be held accountable for the safety of the embankments and for flood control. The move comes at a time when Bihar is facing a serious flood situation.

The water level in the Gandak river has risen, and the embankments have suffered damage. Following these developments, the government had already stepped up relief and rescue operations.

Teams of the administration and the Water Resources Department are continuously monitoring the situation in the affected areas. The authorities are keeping watch on the embankments and flood-related conditions as the flood situation remains serious in Bihar.