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In pics: Months after Elphinstone tragedy, Army builds three FOBs in record time

On September 29, 23 people lost their lives in a stampede at Elphinstone Road. Post outrage, Indian Army was roped in to build the foot overbridges.

Hemant Padalkar | Feb 27, 2018, 09:26 PM IST

1.Devendra Fadnavis, Piyush Goyal and others

Devendra Fadnavis, Piyush Goyal and others
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On Tuesday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Railway and Coal Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre inaugurated the three FOBs.

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2.Civilians thank Army

Civilians thank Army
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Commoners reached out to the Army men and congratulated them on a job well done.​

3.Inauguration of FOB

Inauguration of FOB
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"For the first time the Indian Army was approached to construct bridges for civilians and they completed it in record time. We intend to ease the difficulties faced by Mumbaikars for whom the suburban system is their lifeline. Its process has begun today,” said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

 

4.Aerial view of FOB

Aerial view of FOB
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The Bombay Engineers Group of Indian Army took 2-hour blocks most of the night during the three months for the work and once each for a 8-hour mega block  towards the end.

5.FOB

FOB
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CM Devendra Fadnavis, Union Railway and Coal Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre inaugurated the three FOBs.

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