2 doctors arrested for handling blood samples and destroying evidence

PUNE: Pune police have arrested two doctors from Sassoon General Hospital for alleged manipulation of blood samples and destruction of evidence in the case of a car accident involving a 17-year-old boy, officials said on Monday .

Among those arrested was the head of the hospital's forensic department, they said.

“They have been arrested for alleged manipulation of blood samples and destruction of evidence in the case,” a senior police official said.

Those detained were identified as Dr Ajay Taware and Shrihari Harnor, the official said. The case is currently being investigated by the criminal branch.

Two IT professionals died after their motorbike was hit by a speeding Porsche believed to be driven by the minor in the early hours of May 19. Police say the teen was drunk at the time of the crash.

The teenager was initially released on bail by the Juvenile Justice Board, which also asked him to write an essay on road accidents, but following outrage over the lenient treatment and a request for police review, he was sent to an observation house until June 5.

Police arrested the teen's father, a real estate agent, and his grandfather in connection with the accident.