Rats burrow into 75-year-old Indore’s Shastri Bridge; cave-in triggers 5×6-ft pit; civic body plans Rs 75L repair

A section of Indore’s 75-year-old Shastri Bridge collapsed due to extensive rat infestation, creating a 5×6-foot pit. An investigation concluded that rats hollowed out the bridge’s foundation, exposing reinforcing bars. The Indore Municipal Corporation plans Rs 75 lakh for comprehensive repair work.