By Trend News Line 2024-05-27 12:03:15.
Third Suspect Arrested in Blood Sample Manipulation Case
In a shocking development, the Pune Police have apprehended a third individual in connection with the alleged manipulation of the blood sample of the teenager accused of causing a fatal accident in Pune city. The latest suspect, identified as Atul Ghatkamble, is an employee of Sassoon Hospital. This arrest comes after the earlier detention of Dr Ajay Tawade and Dr Hari Harnor, both from Pune’s Sassoon General Hospital, for their alleged roles in switching the blood sample of the accused with that of another individual.
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According to Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, the blood samples of the 17-year-old boy were replaced at the behest of a doctor from Sassoon General Hospital. The juvenile’s father reportedly contacted the doctor and offered inducements to carry out the switch, resulting in a report from the hospital showing no presence of alcohol in the blood sample.
Kumar revealed that Dr Ajay Taware, head of the Forensic Medicine department at Sassoon General Hospital, and Dr Shrihari Halnor, the chief medical officer at the hospital, were involved in the scheme. Investigations have shown that the blood samples were indeed tampered with, as a subsequent DNA test conducted at another hospital did not match the original report from Sassoon Hospital.
The police commissioner mentioned that the doctors were unaware that a second sample of the accused’s blood had been collected for DNA testing. CCTV footage from Sassoon Hospital has been retrieved as part of the ongoing probe to determine whose blood samples were used to replace those of the juvenile.
Custody Granted for Father in Kidnapping Case
In a separate development, the Pune court has granted permission for the police to take custody of the teen’s father, Vishal Agarwal, who is currently incarcerated at Yerwada Central Jail. Agarwal faces charges related to the kidnapping and wrongful confinement of his driver.
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Agarwal is also implicated in a case involving the managers and owners of two pubs under the Juvenile Justice Act. The police requested a production warrant for the father’s appearance in connection with the kidnapping case, and the court has approved the application. A police officer from Pune confirmed that Agarwal will be transferred from the jail to police custody.
Two IT professionals tragically lost their lives when a speeding Porsche, allegedly driven by the minor, collided with their motorcycle in the early hours of May 19 in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar area. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and raised questions about the integrity of the investigation surrounding the blood sample manipulation..
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