Pune Porsche crash: Teen driver’s father and two bar owners arrested

Key Points:

• Father Arrested: Vishal Agarwal, a real estate developer, was arrested in Aurangabad. He is accused under sections of the Juvenile Justice Act for his involvement in the incident.
• Bar Officials Detained: Two bar officials have been arrested for serving alcohol to the minor, which is illegal as the drinking age in Maharashtra is 25.
• Minor Granted Bail: The teen driver was granted bail within 14 hours, sparking public outrage.

The accident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar area.

The Incident: The crash occurred in the early hours of Sunday in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar area. The minor, driving a Porsche at nearly 200 km/h, collided with a motorcycle, instantly killing IT engineers Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta. The crash was caught on CCTV.

Legal Actions: The case has been transferred to the Pune Police Crime Branch. Following the Juvenile Justice Board’s controversial decision to grant bail to the minor, the police have appealed to the sessions court to try him as an adult under IPC section 304, which deals with culpable homicide.

Public Outcry: The bail decision, which included mandatory counseling, a de-addiction program, and a 300-word essay on road safety, has been widely criticized given the severity of the accident. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar emphasized the seriousness of the case and the steps taken to ensure justice.

Next Steps: Legal proceedings against the pub that served the minor are underway, with the owners facing serious charges for their role in the events leading up to the crash. The incident has highlighted the issues of underage drinking and reckless driving, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of laws to prevent such tragedies in the future.