Pune, May 28, 2024 –
In a shocking development in the Pune Porsche crash case, a hospital peon has been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹3 lakh to tamper with a blood sample. The sample belonged to the teenage driver involved in the fatal accident that claimed the lives of two individuals.
The incident, which has sent ripples through the city, occurred when a 17-year-old boy, reportedly driving under the influence, crashed a luxury Porsche car into a motorcycle, killing two software engineers. The teen was taken to Sassoon General Hospital for a blood test, which is standard procedure in such cases to determine alcohol levels.
According to the Pune Crime Branch, the hospital peon received the hefty sum to ensure the blood sample would not show the presence of alcohol, thereby misleading the police investigation1. This act of evidence tampering has raised serious questions about the integrity of medical procedures and the lengths to which individuals might go to cover up crimes.
The two doctors from Sassoon General Hospital, who were responsible for handling the blood sample, have also been arrested in connection with the case2. The police have revealed that DNA analysis of a ‘secret’ sample helped them uncover the swap and arrest the culprits3.
The case has garnered significant attention, not only for the tragic loss of life but also for the alleged attempts by the family of the minor to influence the outcome of the investigation. Reports suggest that the family reached out to politicians and offered bribes to cover up the juvenile’s involvement in the crime2.
The teen driver’s father has been sent to police custody, and there have been protests and public outrage over the incident. The juvenile court’s decision to grant bail to the boy has been widely criticized, and the police have challenged this decision in a higher court4.
This case highlights the need for stringent measures to prevent such manipulations of justice and ensure that the law applies equally to all, regardless of social status or wealth. The public demands transparency and accountability, and this incident has only intensified calls for reform.
As the investigation continues, the city waits for justice to be served. The families of the victims are seeking closure, and the community at large is looking for assurances that such a tragedy will not be repeated.
