In a tragic incident in Pune, a 17-year-old teen crashed his speeding Porsche into a motorbike, killing two people on the spot. The Juvenile Justice Board has cancelled the teen’s bail order and sent him to an observation home until June 5.
The police argued for the teen’s remand, stating that he is not safe outside as people might attack him, and keeping him in custody would also ensure public safety. The defence, however, claimed that the teen suffers from depression and turned to drinking, arguing that he should stay with his mother to avoid worsening his condition.
Before the hearing, the Pune police added several charges against the teen, including driving under the influence, rash driving, and violating traffic rules. They also requested that the 17-year-old be tried as an adult due to the severity of the incident.
The crash occurred in Kalyani Nagar, Pune, where the teen, allegedly drunk, drove his Porsche into a motorbike, instantly killing two software engineers, Anish Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta, both 24 years old.
In connection with the incident, the teen’s father, Vishal Agarwal, a real estate developer, was also arrested. A session court sent him to two days of police custody for not cooperating with the investigation. The police stated that Agarwal misled them about his whereabouts and was found with a simple phone and a Kia car, both confiscated by the police.
Agarwal faces charges under sections 75 and 77 of the Juvenile Justice Act for willful neglect and supplying liquor to his underage son. The FIR claims that despite knowing his son had no valid driving license and consumed alcohol, Agarwal allowed him to drive and party, endangering his son’s life.
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This incident has raised serious concerns about parental responsibility and the dangers of underage drinking and reckless driving. The tragic loss of two young lives has left the community in mourning and highlighted the need for stricter enforcement of laws regarding underage drivers and alcohol consumption.
