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200 Guards Test Jump on 91‑ft Mahakaleshwar Temple Overbridge, Owaisi Queries PWD Response
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 10:02 AM
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A 91‑foot foot overbridge built for Nagpanchami crowds at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple was subjected to a jumping test by about 200 security personnel, prompting questions from MP Asaduddin Owaisi and a response from the Public Works Department.
Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple complex recently saw the inauguration of a 91‑foot long foot overbridge designed to ease pilgrim movement during the Nagpanchami festival. The structure, constructed by the state Public Works Department (PWD), spans the temple’s main courtyard and provides a dedicated pathway for devotees.
In a safety verification exercise, roughly 200 temple security guards performed a coordinated jumping test on the overbridge. The drill, carried out shortly after the bridge’s completion, was intended to assess its load‑bearing capacity and resilience under dynamic stress.
Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi raised concerns in Parliament, asking whether such a test was necessary and if the bridge met all structural standards. He sought clarification on the methodology and the safety assurances provided to the public.
The PWD responded that the jumping test is a standard procedure for newly built pedestrian bridges, confirming that the overbridge passed all engineering criteria and is safe for daily use. Officials assured that regular inspections will continue to monitor its condition.
Local authorities have urged devotees to use the overbridge as intended, emphasizing that the successful test reinforces confidence in the infrastructure’s durability during peak pilgrimage periods.
In a safety verification exercise, roughly 200 temple security guards performed a coordinated jumping test on the overbridge. The drill, carried out shortly after the bridge’s completion, was intended to assess its load‑bearing capacity and resilience under dynamic stress.
Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi raised concerns in Parliament, asking whether such a test was necessary and if the bridge met all structural standards. He sought clarification on the methodology and the safety assurances provided to the public.
The PWD responded that the jumping test is a standard procedure for newly built pedestrian bridges, confirming that the overbridge passed all engineering criteria and is safe for daily use. Officials assured that regular inspections will continue to monitor its condition.
Local authorities have urged devotees to use the overbridge as intended, emphasizing that the successful test reinforces confidence in the infrastructure’s durability during peak pilgrimage periods.