The father of a minor involved in the Porsche car accident case, which resulted in the deaths of two IT professionals, surrendered before a special court on Wednesday after his anticipatory bail was rejected by the Supreme Court. The 47-year-old accused was sent to Yerawada Jail following the court proceedings.
The case involves a fatal accident that occurred on May 19 this year, when a luxury Porsche car, allegedly driven by a minor under the influence of alcohol, crashed into a motorbike in Kalyaninagar, killing two individuals. The accident, which has attracted significant attention, also raised concerns about the involvement of other minors in the incident. The minor accused’s friend, who was allegedly in the rear seat of the car, is the son of the accused, who is now facing charges for allegedly tampering with evidence.
According to the charges, the accused father, in collusion with certain doctors and staff at Sassoon General Hospital, allegedly replaced his son’s blood sample with the aim of covering up the minor’s alcohol consumption at the time of the crash. The action led to the charges of tampering with evidence and conspiracy.
The accused had sought anticipatory bail, but the Supreme Court, while hearing his plea on Tuesday, declined to intervene with the Bombay High Court’s decision to reject the bail application. The court’s ruling led the accused to surrender before the special court, where he was remanded to magisterial custody.
Advocate Shishir Hiray confirmed the surrender, stating, “The accused surrendered before the court and is now in magisterial custody.” The investigation into the case continues as authorities probe the involvement of hospital staff in the alleged manipulation of the blood sample.
This tragic incident has sparked public debate over the reckless behavior of young drivers and the grave consequences of underage drinking and driving. As the investigation unfolds, the court’s decision to send the accused to jail serves as a reminder of the severe consequences faced by those involved in such criminal activities.
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