The parents of two software engineers, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Pune, have called for the Supreme Court to oversee the investigation and trial. The families also requested that the trial be moved to Madhya Pradesh, where the victims hailed from, instead of being held in Maharashtra.
Anish Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta, both 24-year-old IT professionals from Madhya Pradesh, died on May 19 when a speeding Porsche, allegedly driven by a 17-year-old, collided with their motorcycle in Pune. Ashwini Koshta was from Jabalpur, and Anish Awadhiya was from Birsinghpur Pali in Umaria district.
Speaking to PTI, Ashwini’s father, Suresh Kumar Koshta, stated, “The Supreme Court should monitor the investigation and trial to ensure we get justice.” He emphasized that the accused should be tried as an adult, not as a minor, given the severity of the crime. Suresh Kumar Koshta alleged that the accused was intoxicated at the time of the incident.
Following the accident, the teenager was initially granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and asked to write a 300-word essay. However, after public outcry and a police review plea, the JJB remanded the teen to an observation home until June 5. The police have also arrested the teenager’s father, Vishal Agarwal, a real estate developer.
Anish’s father, Om Prakash Awadhiya, expressed his determination to seek justice, stating, “I am going to fight for justice till my last breath.” He also insisted that the trial be held in Madhya Pradesh to ensure fairness and alleged that the accused received VIP treatment at the police station despite lacking a driving license.
Om Prakash Awadhiya called for the incident to be treated as a double murder, reflecting the gravity of the situation and the loss endured by the families.
