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Pune Porsche Crash: Bombay HC Gives Bail To Accused Teen

June 25, 2024, 3:59 pm

In a significant development related to Pune’s Porsche crash, the Bombay High Court gave bail to the accused teen on Tuesday.

The court called for the release of the teen from observation home and granted custody to his paternal aunt.

Moreover, it has also directed, that the counseling sessions of the teen with psychologist should continue.

Earlier, Teen’s paternal aunt had filed a petition to High court, alleging that the teen has unlawfully been detained.

While granting the bail, high court questioned the actions of police regarding teen’s detention into observation home, following the bail.

The court observed, police has not demanded higher court’s intervention to revoke bail given by Juvenile Justice Board (JJB).

Rather, the police itself registered the application to modify bail order, thus resulting in teen’s detention into observation home and getting minor’s custody.

Later, the court also expressed its concern over alleged flouting of procedure. Saying ‘What type of remand is this? What is the power to remand? What kind of procedure is this where a person has been granted bail and then a remand is passed taking him in custody?’

In addition, they also emphasized, that despite being given bail, the teen was allegedly confined to observation home and questioned police, that from where they get their power?

Meanwhile, In the previous week, a Pune’s sessions court gave bail to teen’s father, who is accused of multiple crimes.

However, he is still in jail, as he is accused of other charges like manipulating blood samples for alochol tests, forcing family driver to take the blame of the incident etc.

The court, has also given bail to 5 more individuals, including the owner and managers of two bars, who were accused of giving alcohol to their underage customers.

Brief Information On Pune’s Porsche Crash

On May 19, 2024, a 17-year-old intoxicated teen was driving a speeding Porsche car in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar.

As a result, it caused the deaths of two IT professionals named Anis Awadhiya and Ashwini Costa, whose motorcycle was hit by Porsche car on sunday morning.

Later, the minor was granted bail and was asked to write a 300-word essay on road safety by JJB member L. N. Danwade. Thus, triggering public outrage.

Pune Porsche Crash: Teen’s Aunt Approaches Bombay HC For His Immediate Release, Court Reserves Order

June 21, 2024, 3:21 pm

In a major development related to Pune’s Porsche crash case, the accused teen’s aunt has lodged a petition in the Bombay high court, demanding immediate release, as his detention is illegal.

The petitioner has filed this case under Habeas corpus, accusing pune police for taking advantage of the due process and abusing the rule of Law. She also claimed that her nephew continued detention completely contravenes provisions of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

While conducting the hearing, Bombay HC opined, ‘The victims’ families are in shock. But the juvenile who caused the accident, under the influence of alcohol, is in shock too. Naturally, this would have had an impact on his mind’.

Earlier on June 19, police have recently given its final report on this incident to Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), asking them to try the minor as a regular adult. To back their arguments, they have also given relevant evidence to the board.

Talking about the report, the police officer said, ‘We have submitted all evidence to the JJB proving that he was behind the wheel of the Porsche car, starting from his house on the evening of May 19 until the accident occurred…The report includes corroborative statements from eyewitnesses who saw him driving the car, CCTV footage recovered during the investigation, and evidence of him consuming alcohol at Cosie Restaurant and Blak Club.

Meanwhile, the Bombay high court after hearing both the sides, has decided to reserve its judgement on this matter till June 25.

Currently, pune police has detained both grandfather and father, under the grounds of several offences including attempts to remove evidence. They have also caught two doctors who replaced boy’s blood sample with that of his mother. All the arrested are in judicial custody.

Pune Porsche Crash: Teen Parents & Accused Ashfaq Makandar Sent To Judicial Custody

June 14, 2024, 6:06 pm

In a major update related to the Pune Porsche crash case, the city’s court sent teen parents and another accused Ashfaq Makandar to judicial custody for 14 days on Friday.

This decision comes around the time, when the teen is still in observation home till June 25, and teen parents are currently in police custody for exchanging blood samples at Sassoon General Hospital to save their son from punishment.

Additionally, the teenager’s grandfather and the doctors have been detained on separate charges: the grandfather for the wrongful confinement of the family driver, and the doctors for swapping the teenager’s blood samples with those of the mother.

Currently, the teen’s father has been arrested for allowing his son to drive Porsche car without license.

What Exactly Happened In Pune Car Accident

On May 19, the Porsche car driven by builder Vishal Agrawal’s son collided with a bike which resulted in the death of two IT professionals named Anish Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar.

As per police, the teen was drank alcohol at that time.

Pune Porsche Crash: Accused Minor To Stay At Observation Home Until June 25

June 13, 2024, 12:30 pm

The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) of Pune has extended the remand of the 17-and-a-half-year-old minor accused in the Porsche crash case for an additional 14 days, due to his ongoing psychological counselling at the observation home. The juvenile will remain in the facility until June 25, when the next hearing is scheduled.

The initial remand began on May 22 at the juvenile observation home and ended on June 5. Following a hearing on the police’s request for an extension, the remand was extended until Wednesday. On that day, the police sought another 14-day remand, which the defence opposed. The defence filed a plea for the minor’s release into the care of his relatives. After considering both arguments, the JJB extended his remand until June 25.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Sunil Tambe, who is leading the investigation, and public prosecutor Monali Kale, argued that the minor’s psychological counselling by state-appointed experts at the observation home is ongoing and crucial for his rehabilitation. They contended that the remand extension was necessary to complete this process.

They also mentioned that their request to try the accused as an adult is pending, and they are preparing the required reports and documentation. The investigating officer emphasized that three separate offences have been registered in the case, involving the minor’s parents and grandfather, who are either in police custody or judicial custody. The officer expressed concerns that releasing the minor could potentially influence the investigation through his relatives.

Defence lawyer Prashant Patil opposed the prosecution’s plea, stating, “The JJB order says that the CCL is undergoing psychological counseling sessions while in the observation home. Some of these sessions have been completed and some more are yet to take place. Since the CCL is showing signs of improvement, remaining in the observation home will help him assimilate into the mainstream.”

Patil also argued that, as part of the juvenile’s reform and rehabilitation, he needs to participate in the process of college admissions, having completed Class 12. Patil noted that the JJB has directed the officials responsible for the minor’s remand to assist him with this process.

Following the accident on May 19, the minor was detained and produced before the JJB in Pune the same afternoon. The police had requested his custody in the juvenile observation home and had also appealed for him to be tried as an adult.

Initially, the JJB, consisting of only one non-judicial member instead of its full complement of three, had rejected the applications and granted bail to the accused with several conditions, including writing an essay, studying traffic safety norms, and undergoing de-addiction counselling.

The Pune police challenged the JJB’s order in the district court, which referred the matter back to the JJB to be decided again under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act.

On May 22, a three-member JJB sent the minor to the observation home until June 5, with psychological and de-addiction counselling included in the terms for his rehabilitation and reform.

In the early hours of May 19, the minor allegedly drove the Porsche at high speed under the influence of alcohol, resulting in a crash that killed two software engineers on a bike.

During the investigation, Pune City police officials recovered CCTV footage showing an exchange of money between Sassoon staffer Atul Ghatkamble and middleman Aspak Makandar, who have been arrested for swapping the blood sample.

Pune Porsche Crash: Illegal Portions Of Resort Owned By Minor’s Family Demolished In Mahabaleshwar

June 8, 2024, 6:05 pm

In Maharashtra’s Satara district, authorities took action against illegal constructions at a resort owned by the family of a 17-year-old boy allegedly involved in a fatal Pune Porsche crash . The administration demolished unauthorized buildings at the MPG Club, located in Mahabaleshwar’s Malkam Peth area, according to an official statement.

The tragic incident occurred on May 19 in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar area, where a Porsche, reportedly driven by the juvenile under the influence of alcohol, collided with a two-wheeler, resulting in the deaths of two IT professionals from Madhya Pradesh.

The Pune Porsche crash garnered national attention due to efforts to shield the juvenile from legal consequences, leading to the arrest of several individuals, including his father and grandfather.

The recent demolition action by the administration follows orders from Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to take action against the resort if found to be operating illegally. Last week, the establishment was sealed by authorities, the official confirmed.

Currently, the juvenile’s grandfather is in judicial custody on charges of allegedly kidnapping the family’s driver to take responsibility for the crash. Additionally, the juvenile’s parents are in jail for their suspected involvement in tampering with blood samples collected for alcohol testing during the investigation.

Pune Porsche Crash: 70 Calls Exchanged Between Sassoon Doctor & MLA’s Aide For 5 Months, Grandfather Calls Driver’s Complaint ‘Bogus’

June 7, 2024, 5:40 pm

In a major development involving a high-profile Pune Porsche case, another piece of information has come to the fore. Which allegedly links Sassoon Hospital’s accused doctor and local MLA Sunil Tingre.

It is revealed that around 70 calls were made between Dr Ajay Taware and a man, called Ashpak Makandar, who is allegedly close to legislator, whose name has always cropped up several times since beginning of the investigation.

Further, he has allegedly collected money from teen’s father Vishal Agarwal and gave its money to Dr Taware.

In addition, 21 Pune police personnel have also been transferred. which included five assistant commissioners of police, five senior police inspectors, nine police inspectors and two sub-inspectors with immediate effect.

Meanwhile, the teen’s grandfather has approached the high court against Pune Police, asserting his arrest on the grounds of kidnapping as ‘illegal.’ The petitioner also stated, he was wrongly accused in this crime.

Also, the petition accused the investigative authorities of filing the case against him on the basis of mere allegations and on a complaint, which was given after the delay of five days, without following any procedure under section 42A of the CrPC against the 77-year-old senior citizen.

It also claimed, that after the family driver came back from Yerwada Police station, the petitioner received him and as he was scared, they both decided to go to Grandfather’s house.

Later, the petitioner assured driver and his family of his safety and protection. Thus, calling driver complaint as ‘concocted and bogus,’ regarding his alleged abduction and wrongful confinement, he petitioned the High Court to instruct the police to promptly release him and requested severe action against the officers involved.

Currently, the grandfather is in judicial custody.

Brief Summary of the Case

On May 19, a 17-year-old teenager, under the influence of alcohol, was driving his Porsche car when he collided with a bike carrying two IT professionals, resulting in their deaths.

Presently, the remand of the accused teen has been extended till June 12 by the Juvenile Justice Board.

Pune Porsche Crash: Five booked For Abetment Of Suicide Including Father & Grandfather

June 7, 2024, 10:16 am

In a significant development related to the Pune Porsche crash case, Pune police have recently detained the teen’s father and grandfather in a different case of abetment of suicide of a local businessman’s son announced officials on Friday.

Local businessman DS Kature, has recently filed complaint against Pune car accident accused father, grandfather and three others. Holding them responsible for his son’s suicide.

As per police, DS Kature’s son Shashikant Katur, had committed suicide, due to harassment from accused Vinay Kale, who had borrowed money for a construction venture, after being unable to repay the loan, he tragically took his own life.

After this case, police have filed a case of abetment against kale under IPC sections 306 and 506 at city’s Chandannagar police station.

‘During the ongoing car accident investigation, the father of Vinay Kale had approached Police recently where the role of the juvenile’s father grandfather and three others surfaced in the abetment of suicide case. Following this, Pune police included the accused’s father, grandfather, and three others in the abetment of suicide FIR at the Chandannagar Police Station. They also added sections 420 and 34 of the IPC, and further investigation is ongoing’ revealed senior pune police official.

Currently, the teen’s father is under police custody over blood tampering sample case, and grandfather is under judicial custody for kidnapping of family driver and pressuring him to take responsibility for the incident.

Brief Summary of The Case

On May 19, 17-year-old teen after being drunk, was driving his swanky Porsche car, when the minor collisioned with bike carrying 2 IT professionals. Thus, ending their lives.

Currently, the accused has been remanded to an observation home by the Juvenile Justice Board for 14 days till June 5th, who was initially granted bail in the case.

Crime And Influence: The Family At The Centre Of The Pune Porsche Crash

June 3, 2024, 11:45 am

The fatal crash involving a Porsche Taycan in Pune on May 19th has unveiled a disturbing narrative of wealth, entitlement, and institutional corruption. The incident, which claimed the lives of two young techies, Ashwini Koshta and Aneesh Awadhiya, highlights a deeper story of family influence and subversion of justice.

The Incident

The teenage driver, heir to a substantial family fortune, was driving a Porsche Taycan that had been operating unregistered on Pune roads for two months. This vehicle was allowed to ply despite regulations, exposing systemic lapses. The teenager, intoxicated and underage, took the car out to celebrate his class XII results with friends. They consumed alcohol at two establishments, Cosie and Blak, despite the legal drinking age being 25 in Maharashtra. Both venues have since been sealed by the excise department, and their owners arrested.

Family Background

The teenager belongs to a wealthy family with roots in Pune’s real estate and hospitality sectors. Their business empire, estimated to be worth ₹1,000 crores, was built over decades, beginning with scrap metal and later diversifying into real estate and hospitality. Internal family disputes, marked by violence and legal battles, have marred their history. Notably, the teenager’s grandfather allegedly commissioned a hit on Shiv Sena leader Ajay Bhosale in 2009 over business conflicts.

The Night of the Accident

On the night of the crash, the family’s driver, on instructions from the grandfather, allowed the inebriated teenager to drive. Following the accident, the grandfather attempted to coerce the driver into falsely confessing to being the one behind the wheel. When the driver refused, he was threatened and later, the grandfather was arrested on charges of abduction.

Institutional Failures

The teenager’s father tried to leverage political connections, contacting NCP (Ajit Pawar) lawmaker Sunil Tingre multiple times shortly after the accident. At Yerawada police station, the responding officers failed to escalate the incident’s severity, applying only minor charges of negligence and delaying the blood alcohol test. This resulted in the suspension of two officers.

The car’s provisional registration, meant only for transport from the showroom to the owner’s home, was misused for regular driving without paying road tax. Consequently, the Pune RTO cancelled the car’s registration and barred re-registration for a year.

Medical Examination Corruption

The most egregious corruption occurred at Sassoon General Hospital, where the teenager’s blood sample was swapped with his mother’s to falsify the alcohol test results. Dr. Shrihari Halnor, the Casualty Medical Officer, was bribed ₹2.5 lakh by Dr. Ajay Taware, head of the hospital’s forensic department, to manipulate the test. Both doctors, along with another staff member, have been arrested and suspended.

Ongoing Investigations

The Pune police are expanding their investigation to include the grandfather’s past criminal activities, including a plot to murder a Shiv Sena leader and cases of cheating and criminal intimidation. Senior police inspector Pratap Mankar confirmed the broadened probe into the grandfather’s conduct.

Public Outcry

Following the accident, many who knew the family began to speak out. Sonali Tanpure, wife of NCP (SP) lawmaker Prajakt Tanpure, shared on social media about how the teenager had previously bullied her son, forcing her to change his school. This case has brought to light severe issues of privilege, corruption, and institutional failure. The tragic deaths of Ashwini Koshta and Aneesh Awadhiya underscore the need for stringent enforcement of laws and accountability for those in power.

Pune Porsche Crash: Teen Driver Confesses To Being Drunk During Fatal Accident

June 2, 2024, 6:36 pm

The 17-year-old boy who tragically killed two young IT professionals with his luxury Porsche car on May 19 has reportedly confessed to the Pune Police that he was heavily intoxicated while driving at the time of the accident. According to India Today, which cited police sources, the teenager revealed during questioning that he could not fully recall all the events.

According to Hindustan Times, The teenager informed the Pune Police that he was so intoxicated at the time of the accident that he could not remember anything. He was questioned in the presence of his mother, who was arrested on Saturday, along with crime branch officials, including Assistant Commissioner of Police Sunil Tambe and the district child protection officer.

Despite efforts to elicit information, the juvenile remained tight-lipped during questioning, police told HT.

“Our officials asked the minor about his location before the accident, his presence in Blak and Cosie pubs, driving the Porsche, details of the accident, tampering of evidence, collection of blood samples and medical tests. To all the questions, the minor had a single answer – that he had no memory of anything as he was drunk,” said a crime branch official.

The initial investigation revealed that the minor and his friends had consumed alcoholic beverages at two pubs, where they accumulated a total bill of ₹48,000.

Meanwhile, The Times of India reported, citing Pune Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar, that the minor driver’s mother, who was arrested on Saturday for allegedly providing her blood sample in place of her son’s, claimed that doctors at Sassoon General Hospital had instructed her to give her blood instead of the boy’s.

“We have recorded the statement of the woman (49). She told us that the doctors of the hospital had told her to give her blood as sample instead of her son’s. She feigned ignorance on why the doctors told her so,” The Times of Indiaquoted Amitesh Kumar as saying.

On Sunday, a Pune court remanded the parents of the boy to police custody until June 5 in connection with a case related to the destruction of evidence.

The duo is under investigation for their alleged involvement in tampering with the minor’s blood sample following the car accident on May 19 in Pune, Maharashtra, which resulted in the deaths of two IT professionals.

The minor’s mother, Shivani Agarwal, was arrested on June 1 after it was revealed that the boy’s blood samples had been replaced with hers.

The Pune Police took custody of his father, realtor Vishal Agrawal, who was previously arrested in a related case, for his alleged role in destroying evidence. The police presented the couple before a holiday court in Pune and requested their remand, which was granted until June 5.

The police informed the court that Vishal and Shivani Agarwal conspired to destroy evidence related to the accident.

The police allege that the couple visited a state-run hospital and tampered with the minor’s blood samples. Their lawyer, Prashant Patil, stated that the police have already searched their home and recovered CCTV footage.

The couple has been charged under IPC section 201 (causing disappearance of evidence of an offence), which is a bailable offence. Patil argued that they should be sent to judicial custody.

In addition to the minor’s parents, the police have also arrested his grandfather, Surendra Agarwal, for allegedly kidnapping the family’s driver and pressuring him to take the blame for the accident, among other charges.

Furthermore, two doctors from the state-run Sassoon General Hospital and an employee have been arrested for allegedly swapping the minor’s blood samples.

The police have registered three separate cases related to the car accident. The first case is an FIR concerning the accident itself. The second case targets the bar that allegedly served alcohol to the minor.

The third case involves the wrongful confinement and coercion of the family driver to take the blame for the accident. Additionally, the boy’s father has been charged for allowing him to drive without a valid license.

Pune Porsche Case: Minor’s Parents In Police Custody Until June 5

June 2, 2024, 4:16 pm

The Pune court ordered the parents of a 17-year-old boy, who is reportedly connected to a Porsche car accident, to remain in police custody until June 5. This decision comes in a case concerning the destruction of evidence.

The couple is under investigation for allegedly tampering with the minor’s blood sample after the Porsche car accident on May 19 in Pune, Maharashtra. The incident resulted in the tragic deaths of two IT professionals.

On June 1, Shivani Agarwal, the mother of the minor, was apprehended following the disclosure that the boy’s blood samples had been substituted with hers. Earlier implicated in a related case, real estate agent Vishal Agrawal, the boy’s father, had been taken into custody by the police for purportedly participating in evidence tampering.

The Agarwal couple was presented before a holiday court in Pune, Maharashtra by the police, who requested their custody extension until June 5, a request that was granted. The police informed the court of the couple’s alleged conspiracy to destroy evidence linked to the accident.

According to the police, the couple visited a government hospital and tampered with the minor’s blood samples. Their lawyer, Prashant Patil, mentioned that the police had conducted a search of their residence and retrieved CCTV footage from the premises.

They are charged under IPC section 201, which involves concealing evidence related to a crime and is considered a bailable offense. Therefore, Patil suggested they be remanded to judicial custody.

Alongside the minor’s parents, the police have apprehended his grandfather, Surendra Agarwal, on allegations of abducting the family’s driver and coercing him to shoulder responsibility for the accident, among other accusations.

Other individuals detained by the police include two physicians from the state-operated Sassoon General Hospital and a staff member, accused of exchanging the blood samples of the underage boy. The police have filed three distinct cases related to the car crash, comprising an FIR concerning the accident itself and another against the bar that purportedly provided alcohol to the minor.

Pune Porsche Crash: Police Organize Over 12 Teams for Comprehensive Probe

June 2, 2024, 10:10 am

Police in Pune have intensified their investigation into the Porsche crash case involving a minor driver, forming more than a dozen teams comprising 100 personnel. The incident occurred on May 19 in the Kalyani Nagar area, resulting in the deaths of two IT professionals who were traveling on a bike.

Three separate cases have been registered for the Porsche crash tragedy, including FIRs related to the accident, serving of liquor to the juvenile driver, and allowing him to drive without a valid license. Several arrests have been made, including the boy’s father, grandfather, and mother, following confirmation that his blood samples were replaced with hers.

Additionally, two doctors and an employee of Sassoon General Hospital are in police custody for allegedly swapping the blood sample of the minor. Multiple laws, including the Indian Penal Code, Juvenile Justice Act, Motor Vehicle Act, and Prevention of Corruption Act, have been invoked in the case.

The investigation involves various teams handling documentation, CCTV footage monitoring, technical analysis, field operations, and communication, aiming for a thorough and meticulous probe. Despite police efforts, the minor was not forthcoming during interrogation at the observation home where he is detained until June 5.

17-Year-Old Boy Hits 16-Year-Old Girl In Ahmedabad

June 1, 2024, 3:12 pm

After the Pune accident involving a 17-year-old boy driving a Porsche Taycan, another tragic incident occurred in Hebatpur, where a 17-year-old boy struck a 16-year-old girl while driving an SUV in Thaltej. The girl, identified as Diya Prajapati, a Class 10 student, was walking near her home in Sandipani Society when the speeding SUV hit her, causing severe injuries. Passersby took her to a private hospital, while the driver attempted to flee but was apprehended by the public.

The boy, who had just passed his Class 10 exams, was driving his father’s Fortuner SUV without a license due to his age. As of the latest update, the girl was in critical condition, and the police were yet to interview witnesses. The DCP traffic (west), Neeta Desai, confirmed that the N Division traffic police had filed a complaint but did not provide further details due to her busy schedule. The FIR was not uploaded to the Gujarat Police portal by late Friday night, leading to questions about the city traffic police’s actions.

A source revealed that the juvenile’s parents could not be located, but his relatives were contacted by the police. The boy has been detained by the N Division traffic police, who are still investigating the speed at which the SUV was traveling.

In a similar incident on May 19 in Pune, a 17-year-old boy driving a Porsche Taycan at over 200kmph hit a motorcycle, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Subsequently, Pune police arrested the boy’s father and grandfather, suspecting an attempted cover-up.

Pune Porsche Crash: Both Teen’s Father And Grandfather Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody

May 31, 2024, 6:30 pm

In a significant related to Pune’s Porsche crash, Pune’s local court has recently sent both the teen’s father and grandfather to 14-day judicial custody on Friday.

Additionally, the Pune Police Crime Branch has filed a production application for the teenager’s father, incorporating charges under Section 120B in the first FIR.

The same FIR has led to the arrest of both a doctor and a staffer for blood tampering, and they are currently in police custody.

Earlier, the Pune District Court had sent both grandfather and father to police custody till May 31 in the porsche case.

Furthermore, the Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar has earlier announced, that efforts are being made to try the accused as an adult.

He has also confirmed that efforts are being made to frame the person, who was employed to drive the Porsche, in the aftermath of the accident.

The police are currently investigating his statement.

Previously, driver Gangadhar filed a complaint with the police, claiming he was held against his will in the minor’s home on May 19, after returning from the Yerwada police station.

Allegedly, both grandfather and father threatened the driver, snatched his phone and tried to force him to take responsibility of the incident.

Pune Porsche Crash: Dean or Minister – Who’s Responsible for Dr. Ajay Taware’s Appointment?

May 30, 2024, 11:09 am

In a surprising turn of events surrounding the Pune Porsche Crash case, Dr. Vinayak Kale, the dean of Sassoon General Hospital, was placed on compulsory leave on Wednesday. This action came shortly after Dr. Kale disclosed that he appointed Dr. Ajay Taware as the medical superintendent based on a recommendation from Maharashtra’s medical education minister, Hasan Mushrif.

The Pune Porsche Crash, which occurred earlier this month, resulted in the tragic deaths of two techies in Pune, allegedly caused by a 17-year-old boy driving a Porsche Taycan while under the influence of alcohol.

Dr. Taware, along with another doctor from the hospital, stands accused of attempting to cover up the accident by tampering with the minor’s blood samples. Both doctors, along with an employee named Atul Ghatkamble, have been arrested and subsequently suspended by the Maharashtra government.

Minister Hasan Mushrif, from the NCP led by Ajit Pawar, acknowledged that Dr. Taware’s appointment was made based on a letter submitted by the party’s MLA, Sunil Tingare. He emphasized that he cannot be expected to know every detail about individuals within his department.

However, Mushrif also stated that Dr. Kale should have raised concerns about Dr. Taware’s reputation when the appointment recommendation was made. Dr. Kale, in response, admitted to issuing an executive order for Dr. Taware’s appointment, stating that he was merely following the minister’s directive.

The ongoing investigation has revealed further complexities, with allegations of bribery against the two doctors involved in the case. Additionally, the police have arrested the boy’s father and grandfather for their roles in the incident, highlighting the broader implications of underage driving and alcohol consumption.

As the case continues to unfold, it underscores the need for transparency, accountability, and stringent measures to address issues of road safety and accountability within the healthcare system.

Pune Porsche Crash: Maharashtra Government Initiates Probe Into Juvenile Justice Board’s Handling

May 29, 2024, 6:08 pm

In response to mounting concerns over handling the Pune car crash case, the Maharashtra government has established a committee to investigate the conduct of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) members involved in the matter, an official announced on Wednesday.

The committee, consisting of five members, was convened by the state’s Woman and Child Development Department last week. It is chaired by a deputy commissioner-level officer from the department and is tasked with delivering its findings by next week, as confirmed by the official.

The incident in question occurred in the early hours of May 19 in the Kalyani Nagar area of Pune, where two IT professionals in their twenties tragically lost their lives after being struck by a speeding Porsche allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy under the influence of alcohol.

Amidst public outcry, the JJB controversially granted bail to the teenager mere hours after the fatal crash, additionally imposing a requirement for him to pen a 300-word essay on road accidents, a decision met with widespread criticism.

Prashant Narnavare, the WCD commissioner, underscored the committee’s mandate to scrutinize the overall conduct of the JJB members appointed by the state government, particularly assessing whether procedural norms were adhered to in issuing orders pertaining to the car accident case.

Asserting authority under the Juvenile Justice Act, Narnavare emphasized the committee’s immediate formation following the issuance of the bail order.

Moreover, another three-member committee has been tasked with investigating allegations of tampering with the blood samples of the juvenile driver. Recent revelations suggest that the original blood samples were purportedly discarded and substituted with those from another individual, yielding results devoid of alcohol traces, as claimed by the police on Monday.

Pune Porsche Crash: Is Maharashtra MLA’s Son Involved?

May 29, 2024, 11:58 am

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress chief Nana Patole has raised serious allegations regarding the involvement of a legislator’s son in the fatal Pune Porsche Crash that claimed the lives of two techies on May 19. Patole urged the government to disclose the identity of the other individual present in the vehicle at the time of the accident, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

“We have reasons to believe that all-out efforts have been made to save the builder’s son owing to his links with leading politicians,” Patole asserted, expressing concerns over potential attempts to shield the accused due to their political connections.

Patole further alleged that Dr. Ajay Taware of Sassoon Hospital, recently arrested for alleged tampering of blood samples in the case, had affiliations with a politician. Citing previous instances, he highlighted the provision of luxurious facilities to drug lord Lalit Patil in the same hospital. Patole called for transparency regarding the recommendation of Dr. Taware’s appointment, implicating NCP MLA Sunil Tingre in the process.

Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif confirmed receiving a recommendation from MLA Sunil Tingre’s office in December 2023, advocating for Dr. Ajay Taware’s appointment as superintendent of Sassoon Hospital. Dr. Taware’s tenure was marred by controversy following a rat bite death, leading to his subsequent removal from the position.

The developments underscore mounting scrutiny and demands for accountability in the aftermath of this Pune Porsche Crash tragic incident, as authorities navigate complex allegations and political entanglements.

Pune Porsche Crash: Another Detained For Blood Sample Tampering

May 27, 2024, 5:09 pm

Amidst the ongoing Pune car accident investigation, the Pune police have made another arrest over the alleged tampering of the teen’s blood sample on Monday.

The name of the arrested accused is Atul Ghatkamble, who is also an employee of Sassoon Hospital.

According to Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar, the doctors of Sassoon Hospital had earlier replaced the juvenile’s blood samples with another one, and later, they threw the original sample in the hospital’s dustbin.

Further Kumar, announced, that the doctors had been arrested and different sections of IPC have been attached.

“On May 19, at around 11 am the blood sample that was taken at Sassoon Hospital was thrown in a dustbin of the hospital and the blood sample of another person was taken and sent to the forensic lab. CMO Srihari Harnor replaced this blood sample. During the investigation, we found Srihari Harnor replaced this on the instructions of the HOD Forensic Medicine Department of Sassoon, Ajay Tawre.” said Amitesh Kumar during press conference.

Later, the police commissioner also added that from the first report itself, it was understood that the doctor had cleared the teen of alcohol consumption. Subsequently, a second sample was taken and sent for DNA sampling. The report was then matched with the teen’s father.

Currently, the crime branch is actively searching for the individual whose blood sample was substituted by the doctors.

Earlier, on May 25, the crime branch detained grandfather of the minor accused in this case.

After his arrest, a separate FIR against him was registered under section 365 and 368.

Pune Porsche Crash: Juvenile’s Blood Sample Discarded, Different Sample Used

May 27, 2024, 11:54 am

In a press conference on Monday morning, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar revealed a startling development in the case involving the juvenile accused in the Porsche crash incident. According to Kumar, the blood sample of the minor suspect was discarded, and another person’s sample was used instead.

“On May 19th, around 11 am, the blood sample taken at Sassoon Hospital was thrown into a dustbin, and another individual’s sample was sent to the forensic lab. Chief Medical Officer Srihari Halnor replaced the original sample,” he explained.

Kumar further stated, “Our investigation revealed that Srihari Halnor acted on instructions from Ajay Tawre, the Head of the Forensic Medicine Department at Sassoon.”

As a result, two doctors from Sassoon General Hospital, including the head of the forensic department, were arrested on Monday for tampering with evidence in the case of the Porsche crash that killed two techies. Kumar told TOI, “We have arrested Tawre and Halnor for altering the blood samples and manipulating the reports. Our thorough examination of the hospital procedures uncovered the manipulation, leading to their arrests.”

Earlier, on May 25, the Crime Branch unit arrested the grandfather of the minor accused in connection with the accident. According to a complaint filed by the driver, Gangadhar, he was forcibly taken to the accused’s grandfather’s residence on the night of May 19 after leaving the Yerawada Police Station.

Gangadhar alleged that the grandfather and the father of the minor threatened him, seized his phone, and confined him in their bungalow, attempting to coerce him into taking responsibility for the accident instead of the minor.

Pune Porsche Crash: 2 Doctors Detained For Manipulating Teen’s Blood Test

May 27, 2024, 10:44 am

Amidst the ongoing high-profile investigation into Pune’s Porsche car accident, two doctors have been arrested for the alleged manipulation of the teen’s blood test report on Monday.

One of the suspects included the head of the Sassoon Hospital forensic department. According to a senior police officer, the doctors have been arrested for alleged tampering with blood samples and the destruction of evidence in this case.

Those detained doctors are identified as Dr. Ajay Taware and Shri Hari Harnor. Earlier, Dr. Tawre was also linked to the reports, which tested teens for alcohol.

Currently, the case is being further investigated by Pune’s crime branch.

What Has Happened in This Case So Far?

In the early hours of May 19, two IT professionals from MP lost their lives after their motorcycle collided with a speeding Porsche car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old minor at the time.

Initially, the teenager was granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board, which also asked him to write a 300-word essay on road accidents.

Thus, resulting in a public uproar over this lenient treatment.

Later, the police filed a review application. As a result, he was sent to be observed at home until June 5.

Currently, the police have arrested both the father and grandfather in connection with this case.

Pune Porsche Crash: Court Sends Juvenile’s Grandfather To Police Custody

May 25, 2024, 5:06 pm

Recently, a Pune court remanded the grandfather of a teenager involved in a Porsche car crash into police custody until May 28.

Currently, the grandfather is under the radar for coercing the driver to take the responsibility for the crash.

His custody will most likely help the police in questioning the accused and gather more evidence.

Earlier, the family driver of the teenager had made a statement, accusing the minor’s family of pressuring him to assume responsibility for the crash.

So far, in this case, the local court in Pune has remanded the six accused, previously arrested, to judicial custody. This group includes the father of the minor.

Brief of What Happened in This Case

On May 19, the Porsche car driven by a 17-year-old minor collided with a motorcycle in pune’s Kalyani Nagar. Thus, resulting in the killing of two software engineers- Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta.

Later, the public outrage ensued, when the minor was initially given bail and was asked to write 300-word essay on this incident by JJB (Juvenile Justice Board).

Thus, raising the questions on JJB’s leniency and accessibility of justice in this country.

Owing to strong public reaction and intense coverage of this incident, JJB cancelled the bail of the teen, remanding him to Yerawada home until June 5.

Pune Porsche Crash: Family Driver Confesses To The Conversation With Teen’s Grandfather After The Accident

May 25, 2024, 2:27 pm

In a major revelation concerning the Pune car crash case, the 42-year-old family driver has recently confessed to the conversation he and the teen’s grandfather had, following the accident, to the police.

Recording his statement, the teen’s family driver revealed, that following the incident, he received a call from grandfather and shouted at him over the phone.

Later, the grandfather took the driver to the bungalow in the BMW car. After reaching the former’s house, the grandfather along with the teen’s father snatched his phone.

After confining the driver, the grandfather not only ordered the latter to take the blame for this incident, but also threatened him with severe consequences, if talked about this incident with others.

“I was told to take the blame. He told me, ‘If you talk to anyone about this, remember…’ said the driver, in his statement to the police.

Later, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar informed the media that, in addition to facing pressure, the driver was also offered cash rewards to confess to the police that he was the one driving the car at the time of the accident.

“Pressure was created on him. After the accident, the driver was questioned at the police station. When the questioning was over, he wanted to go home, but he (the teen’s grandfather) forcibly took him to their home, snatched his phone and confined him.” said the police.

This statement comes around the time, when grandfather has been just arrested under charges of wrongful confinement, kidnapping and criminal intimidation.

Grandfather’s Underworld Link

Meanwhile, as the influential family tries to bend the law to save the teen, interestingly, the grandfather’s connection with the underworld has come under the radar.

As the teen’s grandfather, was an accused in a 2009 attempt to murder case on a shiv sena corporator.

According to CBI’s chargesheet, the boy’s grandfather allegedly locked in a property dispute with his brother, had allegedly contacted Chhota Rajan to mediate.

Later, Chhota Rajan got in touch with sena corporator Ajay Bhosale, who that time knew his brother.

However, that time, Bhosale was occupied with assembly elections, as a result, he refused to intervene.

But grandfather on the other hand, believed that the sena leader allegedly supports his brother. Hence, he’s refusing to mediate between them.

Then, he asked Chhota Rajan to kill him.

Luckily. Mr. Bhosale survived the murder attempt, as the bullet narrowly missed him and had hit his driver instead. Thus, injuring him.

Currently, this case is still pending before Mumbai’s CBI court.

Pune Porsche Crash: Teen’s Grandfather Arrested For Wrongful Confinement

May 25, 2024, 11:37 am

In a significant development in the Pune Porsche crash case, the grandfather of a 17-year-old teen has been arrested, for the “wrongful confinement” of their family driver.

Based on the driver’s complaint, the Yerwada Police has registered a separate case against both teen’s grandfather and father under IPC section 365 (kidnapping with intent to secretly and wrongfully confine a person) and section 368 (wrongfully concealing or keeping a person in confinement) respectively.

According to Crime Branch’s official, both the teen’s grandfather and father, allegedly confiscated driver’s phone and put him in confinement on their bungalow from May 19 to May 20.

Later, the driver got freed, with the help of his wife.

Meanwhile, as per the officials, the family driver was in the car during that fated night.

Later, the police commissioner stated, that efforts were made to establish the fact, that it was the driver, rather than the teenager, who was behind the wheels, when the vehicle struck two individuals on a motorbike around 3 am on Sunday.

The commissioner further revealed that, earlier, the driver himself claimed he was driving the car at the time.

But during their course of the investigation, it was proven without a reasonable doubt, that it was the juvenile who was driving the car. Citing the evidence of security register entry, which showed that he indeed left with the car.

However, the commissioner also stated that the reasons behind and any pressures leading to this confession will be disclosed at an opportune time.

What Has Happened in the Case So Far?

Now, the case has been transferred to Pune Police crime branch, following the suspension of two police officers of Yerwada over the failure to perform their duties on May 19.

Earlier, the Pune’s local court has remanded the six accused, who were arrested in connection with the case, including the teen’s father (who is in judicial custody).

Coming to the FIR, the offences too have been revised, where earlier section 304A (death by negligence) was applied. Which has been revised to a same section 304, but albeit a more serious one.

It is also revealed, that beside the driver, some other eyewitnesses too were pressured

As for the teenager, he’ll stay in an observation home till June 5.

Pune Porsche Crash: Father Directed Driver to Passenger Seat, Allow Son to Drive

May 24, 2024, 11:35 am

In a big twist in Pune’s Porsche crash case, the grandfather of a 17-year-old teen came to record his statement with Pune’s crime branch at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday.

During his statement, he claimed that he handed over the keys to an electric luxury sedan worth Rs. 2 crores in consultation with the boy’s father (a prominent builder who got arrested).

As per the DCP of the Crime Branch, Amol Zende, he emphasized that the grandfather’s statement was necessary to establish the sequence of events that led to the accident.

According to his testimony, the boy informed his family that he and his friends were going out to celebrate the Class XII results.

After talking to his son, his grandfather handed him the car keys and credit card to manage the party’s expenses.

Later, the DCP further recounted that the grandfather wasn’t aware of the consequences of giving his car keys to his grandson.

As per the family driver, the teenager drove his Porsche from Wadgaon Sheri bungalow to Cosie and then to Blak Marriott pub.

Later, the driver and another employee followed the car in their four-wheeler. After that, the driver drove out the Porsche from the pub’s valet after the boy was done partying.

However, the driver also disclosed that the teen insisted on driving the car despite being drunk. So, stuck in a dilemma, he dialed his father’s number.

Then, the father instructed the driver to sit behind the passenger seat and let his son drive. Which the driver complied, and then on fated Wednesday night, the teenager along with his two friends drove the car before the accident of two software engineers occurred.

What Has Happened in the Case So Far?

Meanwhile, the crime branch is dealing with the father’s second FIR, where he’s accused of allowing his underage son to drive without a license.

Moreover, the six staffers of Cosie and Blak Marriott pubs are being probed for giving alcohol to minors. Currently, they are in police custody until Friday.

And as per the crime branch’s cop confirmation, the phones of builders along with digital video recorders have been confiscated, followed by other establishments found on Pune-Ahmednagar Road.