Rishikesh Glass Bridge Unsafe: Tourists Ignore Warnings, Police Evacuate Bajrang Setu

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News18•02-01-2026, 14:50
Rishikesh Glass Bridge Unsafe: Tourists Ignore Warnings, Police Evacuate Bajrang Setu
- •Rishikesh's new Bajrang Setu glass bridge, built over the Ganga, is complete but not yet officially open to tourists.
- •Despite being unsafe, people are accessing the bridge without permission, leading to police intervention and evacuations.
- •A viral video shows police removing tourists, with one person claiming an unconfirmed death from a fall two days prior.
- •The 132-meter-long bridge, costing around 69 crore rupees, is designed to replace the historic Lakshman Jhula.
- •It features a glass walkway with five layers of 12MM toughened glass for pedestrians and a path for two-wheelers.
Why It Matters: Rishikesh's new Bajrang Setu glass bridge is unsafe and closed, but tourists are risking access.
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