The intrigue surrounding the blood sample of the minor accused in the Pune Porsche accident case intensified on Thursday, as police revealed to the court that the juvenile’s sample had been swapped with that of an unidentified woman.
Three individuals—Dr. Ajay Taware – Head of the Forensic Medicine Department at Sassoon Hospital, Dr. Shrihari Halnor – Medical Officer, and Atul Ghatkamble – Employee, have been arrested for allegedly tampering with the minor’s blood sample.
Here are 10 key updates on the Pune Porsche accident case:
- Mother’s Involvement: According to PTI sources within the Maharashtra public health department, the woman whose blood was substituted for the minor’s is his mother.
- Negative Results for Passengers: Blood samples from three other passengers, taken post-accident, tested negative for alcohol. Despite CCTV footage showing the minor drinking in two bars, police are perplexed by these negative results.
- Sample Collection: Police reported that the minor, his two friends, and the family driver were sent to Sassoon General Hospital for blood samples. Only the minor’s sample was swapped, while the other three samples showed no alcohol traces.
- Outside CCTV Range: Police informed the court that the woman’s blood sample was taken outside the range of CCTV cameras.
- Sample Swap Details: Doctors and staff allegedly discarded the boy’s sample and replaced it with the woman’s blood. The syringe used for the minor’s sample was reportedly not disposed of.
- CCTV Blind Spot: The minor’s blood sample was initially taken under CCTV surveillance, but the woman’s sample was collected in an area without camera coverage.
- Accident Details: Earlier this month, two individuals died after the 17-year-old, allegedly drunk, accidentally crashed his car into their motorcycle. The teenager is the son of a wealthy Pune builder.
- Bail Controversy: The minor was initially released on bail with the condition that he write an essay on road safety. Following public outrage, his bail was revoked, and he was sent to a juvenile reform home.
- Family Arrests: The boy’s father was arrested for permitting his underage son to drive, and his grandfather was later detained for allegedly pressuring their driver to take the blame for the accident.
- Bar Owners Arrested: Police have also arrested the owners of the bars that served alcohol to the minor prior to the accident.
