PUNE: The Pune police have arrested two doctors of the Sassoon General Hospital on Monday morning in connection with the alleged destruction of evidence and tampering of blood sample of the minor involved in the fatal Porsche crash in Pune that left two young techies dead. Among those arrested is the head of the hospital’s forensic department.
Commissioner of police Amitesh Kumar said, “Two doctors of Sassoon General Hospital in Pune have been arrested on the charge of manipulation of blood sample in case of car accident involving juvenile.”
The arrested individuals have been identified as Dr Ajay Taware and Shrihari Harnor.The crime branch is currently investigating the case.
The minor, who was taken to Sasoon Hospital, had his blood sample allegedly switched with another sample during the course of the investigation.
The accident, which occurred in the early morning of May 19, resulted in the deaths of two IT professionals when their motorcycle was struck by a speeding Porsche, allegedly driven by the minor.
According to the police, the teenager was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.
Initially, the Juvenile Justice Board granted bail to the teenager and instructed him to write an essay about road accidents. However, due to public outrage over the lenient treatment and a review application submitted by the police, the teenager was remanded to an observation home until June 5.
In connection with the accident, the police have also arrested the teenager’s father, who is a realtor and his grandfather.
Commissioner of police Amitesh Kumar said, “Two doctors of Sassoon General Hospital in Pune have been arrested on the charge of manipulation of blood sample in case of car accident involving juvenile.”
The arrested individuals have been identified as Dr Ajay Taware and Shrihari Harnor.The crime branch is currently investigating the case.
The minor, who was taken to Sasoon Hospital, had his blood sample allegedly switched with another sample during the course of the investigation.
The accident, which occurred in the early morning of May 19, resulted in the deaths of two IT professionals when their motorcycle was struck by a speeding Porsche, allegedly driven by the minor.
According to the police, the teenager was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.
Initially, the Juvenile Justice Board granted bail to the teenager and instructed him to write an essay about road accidents. However, due to public outrage over the lenient treatment and a review application submitted by the police, the teenager was remanded to an observation home until June 5.
In connection with the accident, the police have also arrested the teenager’s father, who is a realtor and his grandfather.