Overview
The tragic accident in Pune involving a drunk teenage driver has sparked widespread outrage across India, highlighting the issue of the VVIP culture.
Details of the Incident
24-year-old IT professionals, Anis Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta, lost their lives in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar area after being hit by a Porsche driven by a 17-year-old drunk teen.
Police confirmed that the teenager was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
Reactions and Calls for Justice
The grieving mother of Ashwini Koshta, Mamata Koshta, has called for the parents of the accused teen to be held accountable for their child’s actions.
Following the incident, three executives of establishments that served liquor to the teenager have been arrested.
Legal Actions Taken
- The Juvenile Justice Board granted bail to the teenager, requiring him to write an essay on road accidents and assist traffic police.
- The father of the accused, a real estate developer, was eventually arrested after changing cities and using a different SIM card.
Public Outcry and Political Response
The incident has ignited a debate on the perceived leniency towards the wealthy in the Indian justice system.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the differential treatment, pointing out the disparity in sentencing between affluent individuals and common drivers involved in accidents.
