Pune: The minor responsible for the deaths of two young software engineers in a reckless driving incident is now facing additional charges.
The Yerawada Police have expanded the charges in the Kalyaninagar Porsche accident case, bringing in allegations of evidence tampering, forgery, conspiracy, and bribery under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
This new development follows an extensive investigation into the accident, which occurred on May 19 at Kalyaninagar, when the minor—intoxicated after consuming alcohol at a local pub—drove his luxury car recklessly and fatally hit two motorcyclists.
The accident claimed the lives of a young man and woman, both IT professionals, who were struck at around 2:30 AM. The impact was so severe that both victims died on the spot.
Following the incident, the minor was taken into custody by the police and presented to the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). After being held for a few days, the minor was granted bail.
As the investigation progressed, shocking details emerged of a conspiracy to alter key evidence.
According to police reports, the minor's family—his father, construction businessman Vishal Surendrakumar Agrawal, and his mother Shivani Agrawal—along with medical personnel at Sassoon Hospital, allegedly conspired to swap the minor’s blood sample with that of his mother to avoid incriminating evidence of alcohol consumption.
Dr. Shrihari Halanor, accused of accepting a bribe of INR 3 lakh, was reportedly coerced into altering hospital documents and blood test results. The investigation also uncovered the involvement of intermediaries Amar Gaikwad and Ashpak Makandar, who facilitated the bribe.
On Thursday, August 26, the police presented a supplementary report to the JJB, highlighting these new developments and filing additional charges.
The case has now expanded to include charges of forgery, conspiracy, tampering with evidence, and corruption. The police also noted that the minor may have been involved in other criminal activities, which are being investigated.
The police have also petitioned to have the minor tried as an adult, citing the severity of the crimes. A hearing on this matter is scheduled for October 4, when the court will decide whether the minor will face trial in a regular criminal court.
