Trail of Documents Show Ajit Pawar's Close Aide Hasan Mushrif's Role in Pune Porsche Car Crash

Pune: Republic, in its mega expose of Pune Porsche Car Crash, has turned up political heat by bringing out details of alleged political links that have unfolded in case. car crash has stirred a major political controversy due to accused teenager's proximity to prominent political and business connections.

Republic Exposes Political Angle

He of Sassoon General Hospital's Forensic Medicine Department, arrested by Pune Police for allegedly swapping blood sample of 17-year-old accused in car crash, Dr Ajay Taware claimed that he received a call from a 'top politician.'

Taware, earlier in day, vowed to expose everyone involved in case. A recording of 'primary source' is in possession of Republic, who claimed that NCP MLA Sunil Tingre, a close aide of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Anji Pawar, was present inside police station after crash occurred. 

Following arrest of Dr Taware in case, a 2023 letter from NCP MLA Sunil Tingre has surfaced, in which he recommended doctor be given an ditional charge of medical superintendent.

'Won't Stay Quiet,' Warns Dr Taware

Following his arrest, Dr Taware vowed to expose all involved in case. He said, "I will not stay mum, will reveal everyone’s name."

Besides Dr Taware, Pune Police also arrested Dr Shrihari Halnor, Chief Medical Officer, and peon Atul Ghatkamble who works under Dr Taware, in connection with car crash case.

Pune Police on Monday said blood samples of juvenile driver were thrown into a dustbin and replaced with anor person's samples, which showed no traces of alcohol and arrested two doctors and staffer of Sassoon General Hospital.

NCP MLA Ensured Juvenile Gets Favourable Treatment

re have been reports that Vgaon Sheri NCP MLA Tingre h intervened to ensure accused juvenile gets favourable treatment from police, though a senior official earlier said he h come to police station, but it won’t be correct to say direction of police investigation was impacted due to this.

NCP Minister Hasan Mushrif Endorses Dr Taware

Tingre's letter from last year dressed to state medical education minister Hasan Mushrif has now surfaced on social media, in which he recommended Dr Taware for position of medical superintendent at state-run hospital in Pune.

In letter dated December 26, 2023, Tingre said he knew Dr Taware and noted latter h previously worked as superintendent and discharged his duties well during COVID-19 pandemic.

"I request you to kindly consider giving ditional charge of medical superintendent to Taware," letter stated.

letter also h a handwritten note from Mushrif, directing Sassoon Hospital's dean to give ditional charge to Dr Taware.

Mushrif's note mentioned that, according to rules, a person of professor rank should be considered for position, and (n) current medical superintendent back n did not fulfil criteria.

NCP MLA Tingre Responds

On Tuesday, MLA Tingre in a statement claimed re was an attempt to give a "different colour" to issue over recommendation letter.

"As a public representative, many people approach me for recommendation letters for various reasons such as school missions, medical treatment, and job transfers. Each recommendation letter includes a note that action should be taken according to rules, and department concerned acts only if request is appropriate," he stated.

Tingre said it would not be appropriate to give a different turn to issue.

"I have full faith in justice system, and I believe things will get clear at end of an enquiry," he said.

Crores Facilitated by Teen's Far?

Republic has learnt that multiple calls via Internet were allegedly me between far of teen Vishal Agarwal and Dr Taware on night when car crash occurred.

Apart from calls, several meetings with key people linked to case were also held. However, cops have yet to reveal names.

Republic revealed that Rs 2.5 lakh was recovered from Dr Harol while Rs 50,000 was allegedly received from peon Ghatkamble who acted as middleman in money exchange.

Pune Police Crime Branch has claimed that so far Dr Taware hasn't been cooperating and that re was a huge cash flow to tune of crores facilitated by Vishal Agrawal on that very night of accident. cops have said y were scrutinising money trail.

Pune Porsche Car Crash: What Is It?

Two IT professionals in ir 20s were killed after ir motorcycle was hit by a speeding Porsche, allegedly driven by a 17-year-old, in early hours of May 19 in Kalyani Nagar area here. According to police, teenager was drunk at time.

However, question remains, why hasn't Pune Police, despite having proof, also arrested Hassan Mushraf, Ajit Pawar's close aide, who appointed Dr Taware? (with PTI inputs)