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The court raised questions on the quality assurance plan followed for the Hatkeshwar bridge with the judge orally inquiring the investigation officer as to who all were involved in the quality assurance activity.
The accused proprietors, in their submission for bail before the court, have pointed out how the design of the flyover, as approved by the state’s road and buildings department and made by a firm named DELF, did not adhere to specifications as prescribed under the IRC 21-2000 code.
Amid concerns over structural integrity of Hatkeshwar bridge situated in the Khokhra locality of the city, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced to dismantle and rebuild the controversial bridge.
Even before the Jhulto Pul in Morbi crashed last year, Gujarat had seen some mishaps. In the last few months, however, construction or design faults linked to at least eight bridges — some of them new or yet to be inaugurated — were reported. Signaling the use of poor quality material and possible corruption, the incidents have dented the development model.
Pandya was arrested on June 12 and has been sent to police remand until June 19, while Desai was arrested on June 10 and is in police remand until June 14.