900 Page Chargesheet Filed In Pune Porsche Crash Case
Two arrested in Porsche Car Accident Case
On Friday, the police took a significant step forward in the investigation of the May 19 Porsche crash by filing their first chargesheet in court. The chargesheet names seven individuals allegedly involved in a conspiracy related to the tragic incident.
The accused include the teenager’s father, a prominent builder in the city, his mother, and two doctors from Sassoon General Hospital, Ajay Taware and Shrihari Halnor, all currently suspended. Also implicated are Atul Ghatkamble, a mortuary staffer, and two middlemen, Ashfaque Mankandar and Amar Gaikwad.
According to the police, Dr. Halnor, acting under instructions from Dr. Taware, disposed of the teenager’s blood sample and replaced it with that of the minor’s mother. This alleged manipulation aimed to mislead investigators about the teenager’s blood alcohol levels at the time of the crash.
Commissioner Amitesh Kumar of the Pune police refrained from elaborating on individual roles but stated that all accused were part of a collective effort to tamper with evidence and influence the investigation through bribery.
Shishir Hiray, the appointed public prosecutor, described the chargesheet as comprehensive, detailing substantial evidence gathered thus far. The charges filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Prevention of Corruption Act, and Motor Vehicles Act underscore the severity of the allegations.
The case centers around allegations that the minor was driving the Porsche while returning home from a night out with friends. Investigations suggest a deliberate effort to subvert legal procedures through illicit means.
The filing of the chargesheet marks a moment in the legal proceedings, signaling a determined effort by law enforcement to address the complexities surrounding the Porsche crash and the subsequent handling of evidence.
