The aftermath of the tragic accident involving a 17-year-old boy who fatally knocked down two motorcycle-borne software engineers with his Porsche car in Pune continues to unfold with significant developments:
1. **Questioning of Grandfather**: Surendra Agarwal, the grandfather of the accused teenager, was questioned by the Pune Crime Branch in connection with the FIR registered in the matter. Agarwal, who has alleged links to underworld don Chota Rajan, was interrogated to gain insights into his son and grandson's activities on the day of the accident.
2. **Legal Proceedings**: The Pune Police had demanded that the minor accused should be tried as an adult, and a review application was filed before the Juvenile Justice Board. The board has sent the accused to a remand home for 15 days, awaiting an order on whether he will be tried as an adult.
3. **Counselling for the Accused**: The accused teenager will undergo counseling by a psychiatrist or psychologist during his 15-day remand at the correctional home. The written order detailing the parameters of his remand is expected to be received shortly.
4. **Legal Action Against Father and Others**: The father of the minor, Vishal Agarwal, along with two employees of Hotel Black Club, has been remanded in police custody till May 24. Vishal Agarwal faces charges under the Juvenile Justice Act for allowing his underage son to drive the luxury sports vehicle while intoxicated.
5. **Political Fallout**: The incident has triggered a political debate, with Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticizing Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for attempting to politicize the issue. Rahul Gandhi criticized the differential treatment in justice based on one's socioeconomic status.
6. **Public Outcry**: Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi leader Prakash Ambedkar criticized the police's focus on irrelevant details while investigating the accident. He highlighted the alleged preferential treatment given to the accused during interrogation.
The tragic incident has not only raised questions about underage driving and alcohol consumption but has also brought to the forefront broader issues of social justice and accountability in the legal system.
