All 9 accused in Morbi bridge collapse case apply for bail

All nine accused in the Morbi bridge collapse case that killed 135 persons, including 55 children, have moved the Morbi sessions court seeking bail.

The latest to move court is Devang Parmar, co-proprietor of Dev Prakash Fabrication, the Surendranagar-based firm sub-contracted by Oreva for restoration of the bridge. Devang’s father Prakash, was the first to move for bail on November 11, and Devang moved his bail application on November 19, with the plea scheduled to be listed for hearing on Tuesday.

The nine accused were arrested on October 31, including two managers at Oreva company who were entrusted with the bridge project, namely Deepakbhai Navinchandra Parekh (44) and Dineshbhai Mahasukhrai Dave (41).