Porsche Crash Case: Court Permits Police to Question All Accused in Jail
Pune: A special court in Pune has granted permission to the police to question all 10 jailed accused in the Porsche crash case, including the parents of the juvenile driver who allegedly killed two IT professionals. The case has drawn significant national
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The tragic incident took place on May 19 in the upscale Kalyani Nagar area of Pune. The 17-year-old, whose father is a well-known real estate developer, was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol when he hit and killed two software professionals on a motorbike. The deceased were originally from Madhya Pradesh and were working in Pune.
Additional Sessions Judge (Special Court) U M Mudholkar allowed the police to question the accused in the Yerwada central prison, where they are currently lodged. The 10 accused include the minor’s parents, two doctors from Sassoon Hospital—Ajay Taware and Dr. Shreehari Halnor—the hospital’s staff member Atul Ghatkamble, two middlemen Ashpak Makandar and Amar Gaikwad, and three others Aditya Avinash Sood, Ashish Mittal, and Arun Kumar Singh.
Sood and Singh are fathers of two minors who were with the juvenile driver at the time of the accident, and whose blood samples were also swapped. Mittal, a friend of Singh, had his blood samples swapped with those of the minor son of Singh.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ganesh Ingale, the investigating officer, stated that the police moved a plea before the court seeking permission to question all 10 accused.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the accused in the Porsche crash case?
The accused include the parents of the 17-year-old juvenile driver, two doctors from Sassoon Hospital, a hospital staff member, two middlemen, and three others involved in facilitating financial transactions and blood sample replacements.
What led to the tragic incident in Kalyani Nagar?
The 17-year-old driver, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, was driving a Porsche car when he knocked down and killed two software professionals on a motorbike in the early hours of May 19.
What was the role of Dr. Taware and Dr. Halnor in the case?
Dr. Taware allegedly directed Dr. Halnor, the then-chief medical officer at Sassoon Hospital, to replace the blood samples of the juvenile driver and other minors involved in the accident.
What were the bail conditions for the juvenile driver?
The Juvenile Justice Board granted bail to the teenager on lenient terms, including writing a 300-word essay on road safety, which caused significant public outrage.
What is the current status of the case?
The court has granted the police permission to question all the accused in jail, and legal proceedings are ongoing. Fresh leads and further investigations are being pursued.
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