(VOVWORLD) - Indian police arrested nine people on Monday as they investigate the collapse of a foot bridge over the Machchhu River in western India which killed at least 134 people.
Local authorities opened a case against Oreva, the bridge's operator, for suspected culpable homicide, attempted culpable homicide and other violations.
The Oreva Company has been in charge of managing the bridge for the past 15 years. Hundreds of people bought tickets to the bridge to celebrate the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals. A local MP criticized Oreva's unlimited ticketing, saying that overcrowding on the bridge led to the tragedy.