Pune Accident - Forensics head arrested for ‘switching blood samples’
The arrests were made after it was determined that the blood samples of the juvenile involved in the accident had been replaced with those of another individual who had not taken alcohol.
According to reports, the youngster was transferred to Sassoon Hospital for a medical exam around 11 a.m. on May 19, the day of the tragedy. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) analysis revealed no alcohol in the first sample, raising concerns.
A second blood test found alcohol in the minor's system, and dna testing verified the samples came from two separate people, leading police to believe that the physicians at the government hospital tampered with the evidence to protect the accused juvenile.
The pune Crime Branch is presently questioning the two physicians about their suspected involvement in tampering with critical evidence.
His father, real estate developer vishal Agrawal, and grandpa have also been detained in connection with the case, accused of attempting to bribe and coerce the family's driver into accepting responsibility for the tragedy.