Pune Crash: Teen spent over Rs 48k at pub before mowing down 2, skipped Rs 1,758 registration fee

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Pune police, who had requested the court to treat him as an adult. However, the court rejected the request and granted bail under the Juvenile Justice Act, imposing conditions along with the bail.

The speeding Porsche Taycan, driven by the juvenile, crashed into the motorcyclists from behind, causing their deaths on the spot. The police booked the minor for rash and negligent driving, endangering life, and causing harm under IPC Sections 304A, 279, 337, 338, 427, and relevant sections of the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Act at Pune City's Yerwada Police Station.

Teen Spent Rs 48,000 at pub before crash

Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar confirmed that the teenager spent Rs 48,000 at two pubs before the accident. The bill, obtained from Cosie pub, showed the cost of liquor served to the teen and his friends. The group later moved to Blak Mariott before the accident occurred. ACP Manoj Patil stated that CCTV footage showed the teenager consuming alcohol before driving. Blood sample results are pending, but the police have already invoked section 185 of the Motor Vehicle Act (drink driving) against the 17-year-old.

The Porsche Taycan involved in Sunday's fatal crash in Pune was found to be running without registration since March, according to RTO officials. The luxury sports sedan, which carries a price tag between Rs 1.6 crore and Rs 2.4 crore in India, belonged to a prominent builder.

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