The Pune Porsche crash incident has sparked national outrage as it cut short the lives of two IT professionals. The Porsche, allegedly driven by a 17-year-old in an inebriated state, ran over the two in Pune's Kalyani Nagar area on May 19.

Maharashtra Congress has alleged that the son of a Maharashtra MLA was involved in the crash and that efforts were made to cover up the incident.

Here are the top updates in&nbsp;Pune Porsche crash:&nbsp;

- Congress alleges cover-up

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole reportedly claimed that the son of an MLA from the state was involved in the tragic incident and used his influence to protect his son later. He also demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe. "The CBI must investigate the car crash case as there seems to be political interference to save the rich accused," Patole said.

- Demand for Deputy CM's resignation

Patole called for Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to step down after alleging his involvement in the cover-up. "Devendra Fadnavis used his lawyer's degree to save the accused. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde should give clarity in the case and the role of Fadnavis is also doubtful, he should resign," he added.

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- Teen was then sent to observation home

The fatal crash resulted in the deaths of Ashwini Kostha and Anish Awadhiya, both 24. The Juvenile Justice Board initially granted bail to the teenager, sparking outrage, but later sent him to an observation home until June 5.

- Manipulation of blood sample

Two doctors and a peon from Sassoon General Hospital were arrested for allegedly tampering with the blood test report of the accused. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar said that the blood sample taken was not of the juvenile accused. "This means the sample was replaced," Kumar stated. Pune police have invoked charges against&nbsp;two doctors and a staffer of the said hospital under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act.&nbsp;

- Financial transactions&nbsp;

Police searched properties linked to Dr Ajay Taware,&nbsp;a Casualty Medical Officer Dr Shrihari Halnor and hospital morgue worker&nbsp;Atul Ghatkamble. They found Rs 2,50,000 ($3000) from Halnor and Rs 50,000 ($600) from Ghatkamble. “The amounts recovered from Halnor and Ghatkamble are believed to be the cuts they received. But the key focus of the investigation is now the financial transactions of Dr Taware, how much he received or was promised and by whom,” a senior police officer reportedly said.

- Details of the manipulation

According to the police, the blood sample taken from the teenager was discarded and replaced with another person's sample. "Around 11 am on May 19, a blood sample (of the teen) that was taken at Sassoon Hospital was thrown in the&nbsp;dustbin," Kumar said.&nbsp;

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- Allegations of similar 'cover-ups'

Patole alleged systemic issues with crime in Maharashtra and cited other cases of privileged individuals receiving bail swiftly. "Such incidents have been reported in Nagpur, Jalgaon and Pune," he said while criticising the government's role in these matters.

- Hospital's forensic department head spoke to teen's father 14 times

The head of the forensic medicine department at the Sassoon Hospital, Dr Ajay Taware held 14 phone conversations with the father of the accused teen Vishal Agarwal. There are suspicions that the conversations were in connection to the 'change of blood sample'.

- Additional arrests

The investigation also led to the arrest of the teen's father and grandfather, accused of trying to influence the legal process. Staff from the bars the teen visited that night were also arrested.&nbsp;The grandfather was arrested following allegations from the family's driver, who claimed he was confined at the family's home and was given threats to take the blame for the accident.

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- Outrage and demands

The families of the victims have called for stringent punishment, describing the incident as "murder, not accident." The police have requested permission to try the teen as an adult, given the severity of the case.

The demand for a thorough and impartial investigation continues to gain momentum amid public outcry over the alleged influence of powerful individuals in criminal investigations.&nbsp;However, a probe is still on in the case.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Pune Porsche crash incident has sparked national outrage as it cut short the lives of two IT professionals. The Porsche, allegedly driven by a 17-year-old in an inebriated state, ran over the two in Pune's Kalyani Nagar area on May 19.

The Pune Porsche crash incident has sparked national outrage as it cut short the lives of two IT professionals. The Porsche, allegedly driven by a 17-year-old in an inebriated state, ran over the two in Pune's Kalyani Nagar area on May 19. Maharashtra Congress has alleged that the son of a Maharashtra MLA was involved in the crash and that efforts were made to cover up the incident. Here are the top updates in Pune Porsche crash: - Congress alleges cover-up Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole reportedly claimed that the son of an MLA from the state was involved in the tragic incident and used his influence to protect his son later. He also demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe. "The CBI must investigate the car crash case as there seems to be political interference to save the rich accused," Patole said. - Demand for Deputy CM's resignation Patole called for Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to step down after alleging his involvement in the cover-up. "Devendra Fadnavis used his lawyer's degree to save the accused. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde should give clarity in the case and the role of Fadnavis is also doubtful, he should resign," he added. Also Read | Bangladesh MP murder: Police in India's Kolkata recover hair, pieces of flesh from septic tank - Teen was then sent to observation home The fatal crash resulted in the deaths of Ashwini Kostha and Anish Awadhiya, both 24. The Juvenile Justice Board initially granted bail to the teenager, sparking outrage, but later sent him to an observation home until June 5. - Manipulation of blood sample Two doctors and a peon from Sassoon General Hospital were arrested for allegedly tampering with the blood test report of the accused. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar said that the blood sample taken was not of the juvenile accused. "This means the sample was replaced," Kumar stated. Pune police have invoked charges against two doctors and a staffer of the said hospital under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act. - Financial transactions Police searched properties linked to Dr Ajay Taware, a Casualty Medical Officer Dr Shrihari Halnor and hospital morgue worker Atul Ghatkamble. They found Rs 2,50,000 ($3000) from Halnor and Rs 50,000 ($600) from Ghatkamble. “The amounts recovered from Halnor and Ghatkamble are believed to be the cuts they received. But the key focus of the investigation is now the financial transactions of Dr Taware, how much he received or was promised and by whom,” a senior police officer reportedly said. - Details of the manipulation According to the police, the blood sample taken from the teenager was discarded and replaced with another person's sample. "Around 11 am on May 19, a blood sample (of the teen) that was taken at Sassoon Hospital was thrown in the dustbin," Kumar said. Also Read | Summer saga continues in capital as parts of Delhi reach close to 50 degrees Celsius - Allegations of similar 'cover-ups' Patole alleged systemic issues with crime in Maharashtra and cited other cases of privileged individuals receiving bail swiftly. "Such incidents have been reported in Nagpur, Jalgaon and Pune," he said while criticising the government's role in these matters. - Hospital's forensic department head spoke to teen's father 14 times The head of the forensic medicine department at the Sassoon Hospital, Dr Ajay Taware held 14 phone conversations with the father of the accused teen Vishal Agarwal. There are suspicions that the conversations were in connection to the 'change of blood sample'. - Additional arrests The investigation also led to the arrest of the teen's father and grandfather, accused of trying to influence the legal process. Staff from the bars the teen visited that night were also arrested. The grandfather was arrested following allegations from the family's driver, who claimed he was confined at the family's home and was given threats to take the blame for the accident. Watch | India Elections 2024: Defence, capital goods shares soar ahead of election results | WION Pollnomics × - Outrage and demands The families of the victims have called for stringent punishment, describing the incident as "murder, not accident." The police have requested permission to try the teen as an adult, given the severity of the case. The demand for a thorough and impartial investigation continues to gain momentum amid public outcry over the alleged influence of powerful individuals in criminal investigations. However, a probe is still on in the case. (With inputs from agencies)

Pune Porsche crash top updates: Congress says MLA's son is involved; teen's blood sample was replaced

Cases of Chikungunya are on the rise in India as the capital&#39;s All India Institute of Medical Sciences has tested nearly 890 blood test samples positive for the vector-borne Chikungunya disease in the last two months. 
 
Hospitals across India&#39;s capital Delhi are reporting an increase in the number of cases including at Safdarjung Hospital. 
 
AIIMS receives blood samples from several cities including Delhi and neighbouring regions. 
 
&quot;At our AIIMS laboratories, 885 chikungunya blood test samples have tested positive in the last two months (July- August). Cases are rising and more and more people are getting affected,&quot; Lalit Dar from the&nbsp;department of microbiology at AIIMS told PTI. 
 
&quot;At our hospital till September 6, 480 cases of chikungunya and 316 cases of dengue have been reported this year. The numbers are likely to rise with the peak of the season this month,&quot; said A K Rai, medical superintendent of Safdarjung Hospital. 
 
The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), which compiles the vector-borne disease cases report on behalf of all civic bodies, has pegged the total number of dengue cases this season at over 770. 
 
The 128 fresh chikungunya cases, reported by the SDMC in the last one week, measures too little compared to the cases being reported at hospitals, on an average close to 200 per week. 
 
Chikungunya is a viral illness and its symptoms are similar to those of dengue, including high-grade fever accompanied by severe joint pain, muscle pain and headache and fatigue. 
 
Cardiologist and Indian Medical Association president-elect K K Aggarwal has cautioned about chikungunya virus (CHIKV) that can cause CHIKV-associated encephalitis. 
 
&quot;Children younger than one year and adults aged 65 years or older have the highest incidence of CHIKV-associated encephalitis,&quot; he said, while claiming such cases are occurring in Delhi. 
 
(WION with inputs from PTI)

Doctors say the number of cases are 'likely to rise with the peak of the season this month'

Cases of Chikungunya are on the rise in India as the capital's All India Institute of Medical Sciences has tested nearly 890 blood test samples positive for the vector-borne Chikungunya disease in the last two months. Hospitals across India's capital Delhi are reporting an increase in the number of cases including at Safdarjung Hospital. AIIMS receives blood samples from several cities including Delhi and neighbouring regions. "At our AIIMS laboratories, 885 chikungunya blood test samples have tested positive in the last two months (July- August). Cases are rising and more and more people are getting affected," Lalit Dar from the department of microbiology at AIIMS told PTI. "At our hospital till September 6, 480 cases of chikungunya and 316 cases of dengue have been reported this year. The numbers are likely to rise with the peak of the season this month," said A K Rai, medical superintendent of Safdarjung Hospital. The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), which compiles the vector-borne disease cases report on behalf of all civic bodies, has pegged the total number of dengue cases this season at over 770. The 128 fresh chikungunya cases, reported by the SDMC in the last one week, measures too little compared to the cases being reported at hospitals, on an average close to 200 per week. Chikungunya is a viral illness and its symptoms are similar to those of dengue, including high-grade fever accompanied by severe joint pain, muscle pain and headache and fatigue. Cardiologist and Indian Medical Association president-elect K K Aggarwal has cautioned about chikungunya virus (CHIKV) that can cause CHIKV-associated encephalitis. "Children younger than one year and adults aged 65 years or older have the highest incidence of CHIKV-associated encephalitis," he said, while claiming such cases are occurring in Delhi. (WION with inputs from PTI)

Hospital in India's capital tests nearly 890 blood samples positive for chikungunya

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