Articles tagged under: Jaysukh Patel

Felicitation of Jaysukhbhai Patel sparks controversy

November 17, 2024
Felicitation of Jaysukhbhai Patel sparks controversy

Morbi: Kadva Patidar Kanya Kelavni Mandal, in its function at Uma Sanskardham in Lajai under the title 'Maa no Rudo Avsar', felicitated Jaysukh Patel, the main accused in the Morbi hanging bridge collapse tragedy, by weighing him against 75 kg of laddus. The move sparked controversy as those close to the victims of the bridge tragedy questioned such an act of felicitation. According to A.K. Patel, the organizer of the event, the land for the benefit of the community was donated by the late Od...Read More

Morbi bridge tragedy: Court denies bail to Jaysukh Patel

April 02, 2023
Morbi bridge tragedy: Court denies bail to Jaysukh Patel

Morbi: Bridge tragedy accused Jaysukh Patel failed to get relief from the court here as his bail plea was denied. Jayskh Patel, Managing Director of Oreva group was taken to the hospital from jail due to blood pressure and heat-related issues. The doctor checked him and Patel was shifted to jail within half an hour. As per the doctor's instructions, he will be taken for a routine checkup at the hospital after two days. DeshGujarat Read More

Morbi bridge collapse tragedy: Oreva group’s Jaysukh Patel surrenders in court

January 31, 2023
Morbi bridge collapse tragedy: Oreva group’s Jaysukh Patel surrenders in court

Morbi: Jaysukh Patel, owner of Oreva company today surrendered in court, 90 days after the collapse of an over 100 years old suspension bridge on river Machhu. A total of 135 persons were dead in this tragedy. The bridge's contract for maintenance and operation was with Orva company, owned by Jaysukh Patel when the tragedy occurred. Patel's name was not mentioned in First Information Report (FIR), however, he was mentioned as an accused in the chargesheet along with 9 other accused. Jaysukh ...Read More