India, July 28 -- An approach road to a bridge inaugurated on July 12 in Dehradun's Nanda Ki Chowki caved in on Monday, prompting the Opposition Congress to stage a protest at the site alleging corruption in public infrastructure projects. The Rs.16-crore bridge over the Tons River was constructed after the previous bridge was washed away during last year's monsoon.

Congress leader Suryakant Dhasmana said the bridge is one of the most important, connecting Dehradun with Uttarakhand's Sahaspur, Prem Nagar and Himachal Pradesh. " Rs.16 crore was spent on its construction, yet it could not even last 16 days. It is an example of deep-rooted corruption in the state."

Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said a probe would be ordered and added ...