India, May 4 -- Odisha Government formed a high-level technical committee for tragic Cuttack Kathajodi bridge mishap that claimed three lives yesterday.

By the order of Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, an official notification has been issued regarding constitution of a 3-member technical committee chaired by Works EIC-cum-Special Secretary for inquiry into the causes of fatal mishap occurred on May 3 during execution of ring road expansion project in Cuttack.

The panel also comprises of Chief Engineer Roads-II and Cuttack Additional District Magistrate as members.

The committee has been asked to submit a detailed report in 15 days to the Works Department after thorough investigation.

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