Two doctors from Sassoon General Hospital in Pune have been arrested in connection with the Porsche crash involving a 17-year-old boy. The police reported that the doctors have been detained on charges of manipulating blood samples.
The arrested individuals include Dr. Ajay Taware and Shrihari Harnor, head of the hospital’s forensic department.
‘They have been arrested for the alleged manipulation of blood samples and destruction of evidence in the case,’ a senior police official stated.
The crime branch is currently investigating the case.
The incident, which resulted in the deaths of two IT professionals, involved a speeding Porsche allegedly driven by a minor. The police claim the teenager was intoxicated at the time. Initially granted bail, the minor was placed in an observation home until June 5 following public outcry and a police review.
Pune car accident case | Two Doctors of Sassoon General Hospital in Pune have been arrested on the charge of manipulation of blood sample: Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar
— ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2024
The unfolding saga took a grim turn over the weekend when Pune police made the initial arrest of the Juvenile’s grandfather on Saturday. The move came as authorities delved deeper into the circumstances surrounding the fatal car crash.
Shockingly, emerging details suggest a troubling pattern of influence and coercion within the family, with allegations surfacing that both the teenager’s father and grandfather exerted undue pressure on the family’s driver to assume responsibility for the devastating incident.
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As investigations intensify, questions abound regarding the roles and motives of those involved. With the arrest of the Sassoon General Hospital doctors adding a new dimension to the unfolding narrative, the case has captured widespread attention and underscores the complexities of unraveling the truth behind tragic events.
Stay tuned for further updates as authorities continue their pursuit of justice in this harrowing case.
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