Ruby tragedy: 10 of 11 accused appear in court

MARGAO: The Ruby building collapse case came up for hearing on Thursday before the Sessions Court, Margao. Of the 11 accused, 10 appeared for the hearing. The arguments will begin from September 1.
It may be recalled that a chargesheet has already been filed against the 11 accused including senior government officials for their involvement in the tragic Ruby Residency collapse in Canacona, on January 4, 2014, which left over 30 people dead.
All the 11 accused, including eight senior government officials, one contractor and two builders have been charged under sections 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 336 (endangering life or personal safety of others), 337 (causing hurt), 338 (causing grievous hurt), 420 (cheating) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code, sections 7 and 13 (1) (A) and (B) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and section 17 (A) of the Town and Country Planning Act.
After absconding for several months, the Goa Police succeeded in nabbing the builders and later charges were framed against them. However, the officers accused in the case have been reinstated.