In Pune, the 17-year-old driver involved in a fatal Porsche crash that resulted in the deaths of two software engineers has fulfilled a unique requirement of his bail conditions by submitting a 300-word essay on road safety to the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB).
The teenager, whose identity remains protected under legal guidelines, composed reflections emphasizing the significance of adhering to traffic regulations and the severe consequences of fleeing accident scenes. Sources familiar with the contents of the essay revealed that the youth admitted feeling intense fear immediately after the May 19 collision in Pune’s Kalyaninagar district. According to these sources, “He wrote about the tremendous fear he experienced after the fatal accident involving his car. Under this fear, instead of informing the police, he tried to flee the scene before being apprehended by locals.”
Submitted on Wednesday, the essay reportedly stresses the importance of promptly reporting accidents to the nearest police station to avoid complicating matters further. It also underscores the necessity of providing aid to accident victims.
The Porsche Taycan crash, which allegedly involved a collision with a two-wheeler, sparked public outrage over perceived leniency in the bail conditions set for the teenager. These conditions included writing the essay and fulfilling a 15-day traffic monitoring duty alongside local police.
In response to initial outcry, the Juvenile Justice Board temporarily remanded the teen to an observation home on May 22. However, on June 25, the High Court deemed this detention illegal, underscoring the imperative of upholding juvenile justice laws.
While the essay touches on broad road safety principles, it reportedly lacks specific details about the accident or its victims, leading to questions about the teen’s mental state during the incident. Sources close to the matter commented, “The essay is very generic, making it difficult to gauge the juvenile’s mental state.”
Neither the teenager’s lawyer, Prashant Patil, nor JJB member Laxman Dhanawade were available for immediate comment. Deputy Commissioner of Police Rohidas Pawar confirmed readiness to comply with court orders regarding the teen’s traffic monitoring duties, though no formal approach has yet been made by the teenager or his representatives.
The incident has reignited debates across India about juvenile justice and road safety, given the high toll of traffic accidents annually. As legal proceedings unfold, observers in Pune and beyond are keenly monitoring how this case may shape future handling of similar incidents involving underage drivers.
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