Police arrest 2 doctors for tampering with evidence; Investigation finds discrepancies in blood reports

Pune: In a major development in the car accident case, Pune police have apprehended two doctors, including the head of the forensic department affiliated to Sassoon General Hospital, on suspicion of tampering with blood samples and destroyed crucial evidence related to a recent car accident involving a 17-year-old boy.

The two arrested persons have been identified as Dr Ajay Taware and Shrihari Harnor. Pune police also claim that the blood samples of the 17-year-old in the fatal car accident were replaced with those of someone else on doctor's orders.

Superintendent of Police Amitesh Kumar said the doctor and the hospital's superintendent were arrested. The teenager's father allegedly bribed the doctor.

According to a senior police official, the doctors were arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a tragic incident in which two IT professionals lost their lives after their motorcycle was hit by a speeding Porsche at high speed, allegedly driven by the minor.

Authorities say the teen was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the fatal collision. Initially released on bail by the Juvenile Justice Board, with instructions to write an essay on road accidents, the teenager's lenient treatment sparked public outrage.

However, following a review application filed by the police, the decision was overturned and the teenager was remanded in custody in an observation house until June 5. Police say the teen was drunk at the time of the crash.

Significantly, police also arrested the teenager's father, a real estate agent, and his grandfather in connection with the accident. The case is currently being investigated by the criminal branch.