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Vedant Agarwal, 17, Kills 2 in Pune Porsche Crash, Granted Bail in 15 Hours

May 20, 2024, 10:43 AM

A 17-year-old boy, Vedant Agarwal, driving a speeding Porsche in Pune crashed into a bike, killing two people, Anis Awadhiya and Ashwini Costa. The accident occurred at Koregaon Park on Saturday. The minor, identified as the son of a builder, was detained and granted bail within 15 hours under controversial conditions, including writing a 300-word essay on the incident and working with traffic police for 15 days. CCTV footage revealed the teen was drinking at a pub before the accident. The police have registered an offense under Section 304 of the IPC. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with calls for stricter juvenile laws and criticism of the bail conditions. The father and pub owner now face charges.