Cuttack: In the wake of the Morbi bridge tragedy in Gujarat, the capacity of the suspension bridge to visit the Dhabaleswar shrine at Athagarh in Cuttack district has been reduced.
An expert team from Kolkata carried out detailed inspection of the suspension bridge. As per the team’s recommendation, the administration has reduced the number of visitors.
Only 200 devotees are being allowed to travel through the bridge to the shrine at a time. Earlier, 600 people were allowed on the bridge.
Sub Collector Hemanta Kumar Swain said, “It would be better if only those who have vrats should visit the shrine. General tourists are requested to avoid coming to the shrine at this time to unnecessarily create anxiety among devotees visiting the shrine for Kartik rituals.” said Swain.
He also added that an all-season bridge is presently under construction which will complete in three months time. After opening of the bridge, all can come to the shrine any time of the year.
