Mumbai's Atal Setu, operational since January 2024, has witnessed 15 suicide cases or attempts in two years, prompting the Maharashtra government to plan safety barricades.
The bridge was opened in January 2024
Jun 30, 2026
12:37 pm
What's the storyThe Maharashtra government is planning to install barricades and review safety measures on the Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge.
The decision comes after 15 reported suicide cases or attempts on the bridge since its opening in January 2024.
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