Thu Oct 09 04:59:55 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Pune Police Uncover Systemic Corruption in Porsche Crash Case**

**Pune, India – October 9, 2025** – A year after a tragic Porsche car crash that claimed the lives of two IT professionals in Pune, authorities have successfully exposed a deep-rooted corruption network connected to the case.

Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar announced on Wednesday that the Pune Police have uncovered the elaborate scheme to replace the blood samples of the accused juvenile driver with those of his mother. The incident, which occurred on May 19, 2024, involved a 17-year-old boy allegedly driving under the influence, who fatally struck Anish Awadhiya and Ashwini Costa in the Kalyani Nagar area.

The case sparked widespread outrage and scrutiny over Pune’s social climate and potential police corruption. However, CP Kumar emphasized a positive outcome: the exposure of systemic corruption. He highlighted that dedicated officers within the police force managed to unravel the conspiracy behind the blood sample swap.

While the juvenile has been released due to his age, his mother remains incarcerated. The father is also behind bars, as are several doctors from Sassoon Hospital and other individuals involved in the cover-up. Those still jailed include Dr. Ajay Taware (head of the forensic department), Medical Officer Shreehari Halnor, hospital staffer Atul Ghatkamble, and middlemen Ashpak Makandar and Amar Gaikwad. According to CP Kumar, one mistake made by a minor and an attempt by his parents to cover it up destroyed an entire family.

Speaking at a Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan event at Modern College, CP Kumar reaffirmed the police’s commitment to pursuing the case until every guilty party is brought to justice. He also delivered a strong message to students, urging them to avoid drugs and other intoxicating substances, emphasizing the devastating consequences for themselves and their families. CP Kumar called on the youth to unite and act as a force to curb drug abuse, assuring them of full police support.

The investigation revealed the critical roles of Dr. Ajay Taware, Medical Officer Shreehari Halnor, and a hospital staff member in the blood sample tampering.

The case remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.

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