On May 19, a tragic incident unfolded in Pune involving a 17-year-old son of a prominent realtor who crashed his Porsche into two young techies, claiming their lives. Shockingly, this wasn’t the first time he was driving illegally. Just a day before the fatal accident, a video surfaced showing him driving to a college event with a friend. Later that day, he indulged in underage drinking with friends at pubs, accumulating a hefty bill. Subsequently, he sped through Pune’s Kalyani Nagar at around 150 kmph, resulting in the deaths of two IT professionals, leaving one victim flung into a parked car and another thrown 20 feet in the air.
Following the incident, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured that justice would be served without bias, emphasizing that the law applies equally to everyone regardless of their status. His comments came amid allegations of preferential treatment due to the accused’s influential background. Dr. Ajay Tawade and Dr. Hari Harnor of Sasoon Hospital were arrested for allegedly tampering with the teenager’s blood samples to conceal alcohol consumption. Additionally, a peon, Atul Ghatkamble, was arrested for facilitating the bribery involved in the cover-up.
The situation escalated with claims that an MLA’s son was also involved, prompting speculation of a cover-up involving political figures. Although the MLA wasn’t named, reports suggested the involvement of Sunil Tingre, an NCP legislator from Vadgaonsheri. Currently, the teenager remains in a remand home until June 5, while his father and grandfather are in police custody. The incident has underscored the importance of upholding the law impartially, irrespective of one’s social or political standing.
