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Pune Trial Hears Failed Second Blood Swap in Juvenile Porsche Crash Case

Fresh CrPC 173(8) filings reveal Aundh Government Hospital doctors rejected a bid by the minor’s parents with intermediaries to corrupt the teen’s second blood sample.

The incident occurred on May 19, 2024, when a Porsche, allegedly driven by a 17-year-old in an inebriated state, fatally knocked down two IT professionals, Anish Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta, in the Kalyani Nagar area. (FILE PHOTO)
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Overview

  • Prosecutors filed additional evidence under CrPC 173(8) on July 9 detailing a failed attempt to compromise the minor driver’s second blood sample at Aundh Government Hospital.
  • Doctors at Aundh Government Hospital refused a covert request from the teen’s parents with intermediaries to swap the sample after suspicions arose about initial testing.
  • Earlier forensic reports showed the first sample taken at Sassoon General Hospital was replaced with the mother’s blood, prompting authorities to seek a second test.
  • Special Public Prosecutor Shishir Hiray opened the prosecution case under CrPC 226 on June 27, seeking to frame conspiracy and corruption charges against ten accused.
  • The next hearing on charge framing is underway, with defense lawyers challenging prosecutors’ move to broaden allegations under conspiracy and corruption statutes.