Prime Accused In Mumbai Billboard Collapse, That Killled 17, Granted Bail

A Mumbai court granted bail to Bhavesh Bhinde, the main accused in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse that killed 17 people in May. Bhinde’s lawyer argued the incident was an “act of God” due to unexpected wind speed. The defense also claimed Bhinde wasn’t the firm’s director when the hoarding was installed. Prosecutors opposed bail, citing evidence of Bhinde’s involvement. The collapse occurred during sudden dusty winds and unseasonal rains, with allegations that the hoarding was illegally placed on railway land.READ FULL