"The death toll in the bridge collapse incident has gone up to 132. The search and rescue operations are continuing," senior official NK Muchhar told Reuters, warning that the victim count could rise further. Military personnel have joined rescue teams from nearby districts to search the river for any remaining victims, Muchhar said. More than 400 people were on and around the colonial-era bridge when it collapsed, said authorities. The bridge was a sightseeing point for people celebrating the Diwali and Chhath Puja holidays.
