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.