In the aftermath of a tragic accident in Pune that claimed two lives, Vedant Agarwal, the accused, has been granted bail within a mere 15 hours by a holiday court. Vedant, the son of renowned builder Vishal Agarwal of Bramha Realty, found himself entangled in legal proceedings following the devastating crash.
Vedant Agarwal’s legal representative, asserted, “My client, Vedant Agarwal, was apprehended in connection with an incident registered at Yerwada police station. The Honorable Court exhibited leniency by granting my client bail under specific conditions. We maintain complete confidence in the ongoing investigation and pledge to extend our full cooperation to the law enforcement agencies. It is incumbent upon my client to adhere to the stringent conditions set forth by the Honorable Court. We remain committed to attending all legal proceedings and await the outcome of the investigation.”
Investigations by the Pune Police have revealed that Vedant, a minor aged 17 years and eight months, had attended a gathering at two establishments in Koregaon Park before the tragic accident unfolded around 3 am on Sunday. Despite the presence of a designated driver, Vedant insisted on operating the vehicle himself, leading to the fatal collision that claimed the lives of Anis Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta near Landmark Society in Kalyani Nagar.
The circumstances surrounding the minor’s access to the establishments and his subsequent involvement in the accident have raised concerns. Reportedly, the minor had recently cleared his 12th-grade examinations and opted to celebrate the occasion with his companions. However, questions linger about how he gained entry into the premises.
It has been disclosed that Vedant’s father had recently acquired a brand-new Porsche car, which lacked a license plate as it had not yet been registered with the RTO. Vedant chose to drive this vehicle to the venue and intended to drive it back home post-celebration. However, his reckless driving led to the tragic collision.
The Pune Police have registered a case against Vedant under various sections of the IPC and the Motor Vehicles Act. Additionally, legal action will be taken against the builder for permitting his underage son to operate a vehicle. The bar in Koregaon Park, where the minor was served alcohol, will also face consequences under the Juvenile Justice Act.
While Vedant has been granted bail, the investigation continues, with his blood sample awaiting alcohol testing results. The authorities are diligently pursuing all aspects of the case to ensure justice for the victims and accountability for those involved.
