Pune Porsche Crash Aftermath: 17.5 Year-Old Spent Rs. 48,000 at 2 Pubs, Both Pubs Sealed And Owners Arrested

Just days after the horrific accident in Pune, in which a 17.5-year-old driver crashed his father’s Porsche Taycan into two motorcyclists, resulting in their instant deaths, it has been reported that the pubs in which the kid was drinking prior to the accident have been sealed. As per the reports, the kid, who was under the influence of alcohol at the time, spent Rs 48,000 at two pubs just hours before the fatal accident.

On the order of Pune District Collector, the Excise Department of the district has sealed Cosie Bar and Black Bar which had allegedly served liquor to the minor accused: Excise Department officials https://t.co/D9bHNZbo6h pic.twitter.com/7KxBNNvIPT

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Murderous kid celebration for 12th result by drinking

It has been reported that Vedant Agarwal, the 17.5-year-old kid, was celebrating his 12th class results. For this celebration, he, along with his friends, first visited Cosie pub. At this pub, he and his friends accumulated a hefty bill for liquor. The group then proceeded to Blak Mariott, which is a different pub. In total, the kid spent around Rs 48,000 in these two pubs.

Pune police’s action

According to the reports, as a response to the incident, Pune authorities sealed both pubs involved. They have cited that these pubs were found violating the law by serving alcohol to a minor. The police have also arrested the owners of Cosie and Blak Mariott for permitting underage drinking.

CCTV footage confirmed the teenager’s consumption of alcohol. However, the blood test results are pending to further substantiate the charges. According to ACP Manoj Patil, after the verification of CCTV footage, they have invoked Section 185 (drinking and driving) against Vedant Agarwal, the prime accused.

Details of this horrifying accident

For those who may still be unaware of this terrible accident, it took place on a narrow road in Pune, involving a Porsche Taycan electric sedan that had been running without proper registration since March. The car belonged to Vishal Agarwal, a prominent real estate developer and the father of the accused.

As per the sources, despite paying Rs 45,000 for a chosen registration number, Agarwal had failed to complete the registration process. It is being reported that a fee of Rs 1,758 was unpaid, and because of this, the vehicle was not registered and was being driven illegally on the road.

Aftermath of the accident

Soon after the crash, the kid was taken out of his car and beaten by the public present at the spot. Following this, the juvenile driver was booked under several sections of the IPC. His charges included Section 304A (causing death by negligence), 279, 337, 338, and 427, along with other relevant sections of the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Act.

However, the Juvenile Justice Board granted him bail within 15 hours of detention. The most embarrassing part is that he was granted bail with conditions such as community service with the Yerawada traffic police and writing an essay on the incident. Another condition stated that he has to undergo psychiatric counseling to address his drinking habits.

Deaths involved

The result of this accident was the deaths of Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta. Both IT young professionals were returning home from a get-together. The CCTV footage showed that after they made a U-turn, they were struck by the speeding Porsche.

Politicians’ reactions

Politicians like Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut suggested collusion between Pune police and an MLA to favor the teenager. However, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar denied any such influence. He stated that all actions were legally sound.

Additionally, Maharashtra’s Leader of Opposition, Vijay Wadettiwar, and Rahul Gandhi have both demanded a judicial inquiry into the accident. They have criticized the lenient treatment of the wealthy minor.

Apart from these, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has also condemned the Juvenile Justice Board’s decision. He has currently promised stringent action against the accused. Fadnavis also emphasized there is a need for harsher penalties and increased police checks on drunk driving.

Pune police actions

It has been reported that Pune Police are trying to have the minor tried as an adult due to the severity of the crime. Commissioner Kumar has indicated that the police are building a strong case. Their aim is to prove this was a culpable homicide not amounting to murder, which carries a harsher penalty. The case has been transferred to the Pune Police’s Crime Branch.

As for other news, Vedant Agarwal’s father, Vishal Agarwal, has been arrested. The reasons for his arrest are willful neglect and supplying alcohol to a minor under Sections 75 and 77 of the Juvenile Justice Act. He completely disappeared post-incident but was then nabbed in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.