In a significant development in the Pune Porsche crash investigation, the head of the forensics department at Sassoon Hospital, along with another doctor, has been arrested for allegedly tampering with crucial evidence. According to a senior police official, the arrests were made after it was discovered that the blood samples of the minor involved in the accident were switched with those of another individual who had not consumed alcohol.
The incident occurred on May 19, when the minor, accused of causing the deadly crash while driving a Porsche, was taken to Sassoon Hospital for a medical examination at 11 am. The initial Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report indicated no presence of alcohol in the minor’s blood, which raised suspicions among investigators.
Subsequent tests revealed alcohol in the minor’s system, and DNA analysis confirmed that the samples belonged to two different individuals. This led to the suspicion that the hospital staff had deliberately tampered with the evidence to shield the accused juvenile.
The Pune crime branch is currently interrogating the two doctors regarding their involvement in the alleged tampering of evidence.
Overview of the Pune Porsche crash case
The Pune Porsche crash case has been fraught with controversy from the outset, with accusations of preferential treatment and alleged underworld connections linked to the accused’s family. The minor, who was purportedly driving the Porsche under the influence of alcohol, was initially granted bail. However, following public outcry, the juvenile was subsequently remanded to an observation home until June 5.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the case, with a focus on ensuring justice and accountability.
