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**Summary:**

The Madhya Pradesh government has suspended seven engineers from the Public Works Department, including two chief engineers, due to a severely flawed design of a new Rail Over Bridge (ROB) in the Aishbagh area of Bhopal. The bridge features an unusual and sharp 90-degree turn, raising concerns about safety and usability. An inquiry was launched following public criticism and the construction agency and design consultant have been blacklisted. A committee is now tasked with redesigning the problematic section. The inauguration is postponed until the issues are resolved.

**News Article:**

**Faulty Bridge Design Sparks Suspensions in Madhya Pradesh**

**Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh** – The Madhya Pradesh government has taken swift action after a newly constructed Rail Over Bridge (ROB) in the Aishbagh area of Bhopal drew heavy criticism for its unusual and potentially dangerous design. Seven engineers from the Public Works Department (PWD), including two chief engineers, have been suspended with immediate effect over the bridge’s flawed design, which features a sharp 90-degree turn.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the suspensions via social media, stating he had taken “cognizance of the serious negligence” in the bridge’s construction and ordered an inquiry. The inquiry’s findings led to the disciplinary action.

Those suspended include Chief Engineers Sanjay Khande and G P Verma, along with Executive Engineer Javed Shakeel, Sub-Divisional Officer Ravi Shukla, Sub-Engineer Umashankar Mishra, Assistant Engineer Shanul Saxena, Executive Engineer Shabana Rajjaq. In addition, a departmental inquiry will be conducted against retired Superintendent Engineer M P Singh.

The government has also blacklisted the architect firm M/s Puneet Chaddha and design consultant M/s Dynamic Consultant, holding them accountable for their role in the problematic design.

The Rs 18 crore ROB was intended to improve connectivity between Mahamai Ka Bagh, Pushpa Nagar and the station area with New Bhopal, benefitting an estimated three lakh residents. However, the sharp turn has raised serious questions about the bridge’s usability and safety, prompting widespread ridicule and concern.

PWD officials previously cited limited land availability and the proximity of a metro rail station as justification for the unconventional design. They suggested that acquiring a small amount of additional land could allow them to replace the sharp turn with a more gradual curve.

Chief Minister Yadav stated that the bridge’s inauguration is postponed indefinitely until necessary improvements are implemented. A committee has been formed to find and implement solutions to ensure the safe passage of vehicles.

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