heart-breaking Pune crash involving a teenager who was drinking at a pub to celebrate his class 12 results before driving at 200 km per hour. Get insights into the incident and its aftermath.
Tragic Pune Crash: Speeding Porsche Kills Two, Including IT Professionals
In a heart-wrenching incident in Pune, CCTV footage captured a speeding Porsche driven by a 17-year-old boy, well above the permissible speed limits, moments before it fatally struck two individuals riding a motorbike. The incident occurred in the Kalyani Nagar area around 2:15 am on Sunday, leaving two IT professionals from Madhya Pradesh, Aneesh Awadhiya, and Ashwini Koshta, dead on the spot.
Celebration Turns Tragic
The tragedy unfolded shortly after the young driver had been seen celebrating his class 12 results at a pub, reportedly consuming alcohol before getting behind the wheel. Witnesses described the horrifying scene, with Ashwini being thrown nearly 20 feet into the air, and Aneesh being flung into a parked car. Passersby rushed to the scene, while several videos captured locals confronting and assaulting the occupants of the speeding car.
Legal Proceedings and Criticisms
Despite the gravity of the situation, the minor driver was granted bail within a record 15 hours by the Juvenile Justice Board. As part of his bail conditions, he was instructed to pen a 300-word essay on road accidents, undergo counseling at an alcohol de-addiction center, work with the traffic police for 15 days, and seek psychiatric counseling to address his drinking habits.
However, the swift grant of bail in a case involving fatalities has sparked criticism, prompting Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar to express his intention to pursue the matter further. He disclosed that efforts to have the minor tried as an adult and remanded to an observation home were rebuffed by the Juvenile Justice Board.
Ongoing Investigations
While awaiting the blood test results to confirm intoxication at the time of the accident, preliminary investigations have revealed compelling evidence of the driver’s inebriation. CCTV footage from the pub corroborates reports of the teenager consuming alcohol before the tragic collision.
In addition to legal action against the young driver, authorities have filed charges against his father, a builder, under relevant sections of the Juvenile Justice Act for alleged neglect and supplying intoxicating substances to a minor. Furthermore, proprietors of the establishment where alcohol was served to the underage driver are also facing legal consequences.
Call-to-Action
This unfortunate incident underscores the importance of responsible behavior and adherence to legal regulations, particularly concerning underage drinking and reckless driving. Let us collectively advocate for safer roads and stricter enforcement of laws to prevent such tragic occurrences in the future.
Additional Resources
For more information on road safety and legal provisions, visit official government websites and resources dedicated to traffic regulations and juvenile justice.
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