Pune Porsche Accident: In Maharashtra, the Excise Department officials announced the sealing of Cosie Bar and Black Bar in Pune. These bars were allegedly visited by a juvenile who was later involved in a fatal accident.
The father of a 17-year-old boy, responsible for a speeding luxury car accident that killed two software engineers in Pune, has been placed under arrest. This development comes after his detention from central Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar town.
What We Know So Far:
- Victims: Two 24-year-old IT engineers, Anis Awadhiya and Ashwini Costa, were killed after a speeding Porsche driven by a juvenile hit them at 3.15 am in Kalyani Nagar.
- Alcohol Consumption: The minor reportedly celebrated his Class-12 Board examination results at Cosie Bar, ordering rounds of Hoegaarden, Johnnie Walker, Black Label, Absolut Blue, and food.
Legal Proceeding:
- The juvenile was granted bail by a Juvenile Justice (JJ) Board within 15 hours of arrest.
- Sentence: Ordered to write a 300-word essay on traffic accidents, undergo counseling, and perform 15 days of community service with traffic police.
- Father Arrested: Detained in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and subsequently arrested in Pune.
- Government Reaction: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis questioned the “leniency” of the Juvenile Justice Board’s punishment.
- Legal Actions: Owners of Cosie Bar and Black Club booked for serving alcohol to minors.
- Car Details: The silver-grey Porsche involved was not yet registered, and road tax had not been paid.
- Legal Proceedings: Reports suggest the minor might be tried as an adult for the alleged crime.
- Victims’ Families Demand Justice: Parents seek stringent punishment for the accused and his parents, holding them responsible for the tragic deaths.
(With inputs from agencies)
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