The recent Porsche crash in Pune, involving a 17-year-old driver, has ignited national outrage following the tragic deaths of two young engineers. The subsequent actions of the driver’s father, a prominent Pune realtor, and the police’s determined efforts to apprehend him have captured significant public attention. This article delves into the details of the incident, the escape plan devised by the father, and the legal and societal ramifications that have followed.
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The Fatal Porsche Crash
On a fateful Saturday night, a 17-year-old was driving a Porsche at nearly 200 km per hour when it crashed into a bike, instantly killing two 24-year-old engineers, Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshtha, both from Madhya Pradesh. The teen, along with his two friends, was returning from a pub at the time of the accident, sparking debates about underage drinking and reckless driving.
Outrage Over Swift Bail
The national outrage was further fueled when the teenage driver was granted bail within 15 hours under conditions seen as lenient. A local court mandated the teen to write a 300-word essay on accidents, work with traffic police for 15 days, and undergo counseling for his drinking habit. The victims’ families have vehemently criticized the swift bail, describing the incident as “murder, not an accident.”
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The Father’s Elaborate Escape Plan
In the aftermath of the crash, an FIR was registered against the father for allowing his underage son to drive. Facing legal repercussions, the prominent realtor devised an intricate escape plan to evade the police. His plan involved multiple vehicles and a new SIM card to obscure his location:
- Leaving Home: He departed from his home in one car, instructing the driver to head towards Mumbai.
- Diversion to Goa: He directed another driver to leave for Goa in a different car.
- Switching Vehicles: En route to Mumbai, he switched cars, using a friend’s vehicle to continue towards Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad).
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Police Tracking and Arrest
Despite the sophisticated plan, police tracked the vehicle through its GPS and utilized CCTV footage to follow his movements. The Pune crime branch meticulously pieced together the evidence and identified the realtor’s location. In a late-night raid at a lodge in Sambhajinagar, the police successfully apprehended him. He is scheduled to be produced in court today.
Legal Proceedings and Juvenile Justice
The police have now approached the juvenile justice board to seek permission to try the teenager, who is 17 years and eight months old, as an adult. This move comes amid widespread calls for stricter legal action and accountability.
Broader Legal and Social Implications
The incident has prompted a reevaluation of how juvenile offenders and their guardians are treated under the law. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar emphasized the strength of their case, stating that they have “technical evidence coupled with corroborative evidence” to ensure the accused is punished under relevant legal sections.