The tragic incident involving a 17-year-old driving a Porsche that resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Pune has revealed disturbing details about the events leading up to the crash. Before the fatal accident, the teenager had visited two bars, where he consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel. The First Information Report (FIR) states that he and his friends initially patronized Cozy Bar from 9:30 pm to 12 am, then proceeded to Black Bar, where they continued drinking from midnight until 1 am on Sunday, just before the collision occurred.
In response to this appalling sequence of events, the Pune Police took swift action. On Tuesday, they apprehended the owners of both establishments, as well as a manager, for serving alcohol to a minor. This development came shortly after the father of the young driver was arrested in connection with the incident. The individuals arrested were identified as Pralhad Bhutada and Sandeep Sangle, owners of Cozy Bar and Black Bar respectively, with Sandeep Katkar being identified as the implicated manager. These individuals were named in the FIR filed regarding the incident.
The fatal crash occurred when the intoxicated teenager, at the wheel of the Porsche, collided with a group of friends riding motorcycles around 3:15 am on Sunday at the Kalyani Nagar junction. Tragically, Anis Awadhiya and Ashwini Costa, both 24-year-old IT professionals from Madhya Pradesh, lost their lives in the accident.
The authorities have taken a firm stance on the matter. The teenager's father was charged under sections 75 and 77 of the Juvenile Justice Act, which pertains to endangering a child's life and providing intoxicants to minors. Investigations have been transferred to the crime branch for further scrutiny.
Despite the severity of the situation, the accused teenager was granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board. However, conditions were set, including a mandate to visit the Regional Transport Office to study traffic regulations and deliver a presentation to the Board within 15 days. Additionally, the Board required the teenager to write a 300-word essay on the topic of road accidents and their prevention.
The legal ramifications for the teenager are significant. He faces charges under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, as well as violations of the Motor Vehicles Act. Furthermore, the police have indicated their intention to seek permission from a higher court to try the teenager as an adult, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the pursuit of justice for the victims and their families.
