Pune court on Sunday took the parents of a 17-year-old boy, suspected of involvement in the Porsche car crash, into police custody until June 5th for tampering with evidence in the case.
Pune authorities have placed the parents of a minor in police custody until June 5th on charges of tampering with evidence in a fatal car crash. The crash, which occurred on May 31st, involved a speeding car driven by the minor colliding with several vehicles on the Pune-Mumbai highway, resulting in one death and three injuries.
Police launched an investigation after the crash revealed attempts to alter details and mislead them about the circumstances. The parents are accused of trying to protect their child by tampering with evidence.
#WATCH | Pune Car Accident case | Mother and father of the minor accused produced before the Pune District and Sessions Court.
---Advertisement---The accused’s mother was arrested yesterday while his father was taken into custody again from Yerawada Central Jail in the blood sample manipulation… pic.twitter.com/HZtaIc2n5s
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This case has sparked outrage, highlighting the serious legal consequences for those who obstruct justice. Police have emphasized their zero tolerance for such actions and vowed to conduct thorough investigations to ensure accountability.
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The minor driver is also now in custody, facing consequences according to juvenile justice laws. The court’s decision to remand the parents sends a strong message about the legal system’s stance on evidence tampering and its repercussions.
This incident underscores the importance of following legal procedures and the harsh consequences of attempting to evade them. The community is in shock and calling for stricter enforcement of traffic and juvenile driving laws to prevent future tragedies.
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