Porsche Case Twist: Prosecution Alleges Second Blood Sample Tampering Attempt at Aundh Hospital

In a shocking revelation, the prosecution informed the court that there was an attempt to tamper with the minor accused’s second blood sample in the 2024 Pune Porsche case at Aundh District Hospital, allegedly on the instructions of his parents and a middleman. However, the attempt failed as the doctors at Aundh Hospital refused to comply.

Recap: What Happened in the Pune Porsche Crash

The case dates back to May 2024, when a minor who had just passed Class 12 was returning after partying at a pub in Pune and crashed his Porsche Taycan, reportedly without a number plate, into a motorcycle. The incident took place during the night of May 18 and the early hours of May 19 near the Kalyani Nagar area. The accused was allegedly driving in an intoxicated state, and the crash claimed the lives of two IT professionals, Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta.

Two Blood Samples, Two Tampering Attempts

The minor’s first blood sample was collected at Sassoon General Hospital around 11 am on May 19. However, after inputs about potential tampering, police discreetly arranged for a second sample at 6 pm at the Aundh District Hospital.

According to the prosecution, the minor’s parents and a middleman allegedly tried to interfere again by bribing the doctors at Aundh, but they refused to comply.

All three samples—the one from Sassoon, the second from Aundh, and a later one from the father collected after his arrest on May 21—were sent for DNA analysis. Forensic tests confirmed that the Sassoon sample matched the minor’s mother, not his father, revealing that the original evidence had been deliberately swapped. This prompted a deeper investigation into the role of hospital staff and family members in allegedly manipulating forensic results.

Case Reopened Under Section 173(8)

On June 27 this year, Special Public Prosecutor Shishir Hiray reopened the investigation under Section 173(8) of the CrPC, which allows for further probe even after a chargesheet has been filed. He also cited Section 226, which relates to the formal commencement of prosecution in a Sessions Court.

Special Public Prosecutor Shishir Hiray told The Times of India,

He submitted new evidence and witness statements, including testimonies from Aundh Hospital staff confirming the tampering attempt. The prosecution claims these points to a larger conspiracy to manipulate forensic findings.

Ten People Named in the Case So Far

So far, ten people have been named as accused in the case, including medical professionals, hospital staff, middlemen, and the minor’s family members. These include:

• Dr. Ajay Taware, head of the forensic department at Sassoon Hospital

• Dr. Shrihari Halnor, casualty medical officer

• Mortuary staffer Atul Ghatkamble

• Middlemen Ashpak Makandar and Amar Gaikwad, for allegedly facilitating evidence tampering

• The minor’s father and mother, booked under charges of criminal conspiracy

• A jeweler, a contractor, and a 37-year-old man who allegedly gave blood in place of the minor’s co-passengers

A Case Under Watch

As the investigation deepens, more revelations are emerging about the alleged misuse of influence, manipulation of evidence, and coordinated efforts to protect the minor accused. While the decision about trying the juvenile as an adult is still pending but the repeated tampering attempts have brought more attention to the case.

(Rh/Pooja Bansal/MSM/SE)