Family of Pune Porsche crash accused reacts to viral party video amid outrage
In a statement issued by the family, Vishal Agarwal claimed that the viral party video was recorded during his 25th wedding anniversary celebrations in Goa on September 2, 2023, months before the fatal Pune Porsche crash on May 19, 2024 and the registration of an FIR.
Vishal Agarwal, father of the teenager accused in the 2024 Pune Porsche crash case, has clarified that a viral video showing him celebrating with family members is nearly two years old and unrelated to his bail in the case.
In a statement issued by the family, Agarwal claimed that the footage was recorded during his 25th wedding anniversary celebrations in Goa on September 2, 2023, months before the fatal crash on May 19, 2024 and the registration of an FIR.
The clarification came after the video was widely shared on social media, with several users claiming it showed Agarwal celebrating after being granted bail in the alleged blood sample-swapping case linked to the Pune Porsche crash investigation.
In the footage, Agarwal can be seen dancing with relatives at what appears to be a restaurant gathering while guests cheer and clap. He is seen dancing to the song Bambai Se Aaya Mera Dost while wearing flower garlands and another garland made of currency notes. At one point, his son appears to lift him as others applaud. His wife is also seen participating in the celebrations.
The video triggered strong reactions online, including criticism from the family of one of the victims in the crash.
In his statement, Agarwal said the event took place at a hotel in Goa and was attended by close friends, relatives and acquaintances. He maintained that the celebration had no connection to the Pune Porsche case and occurred well before the FIR related to the crash was registered on May 19, 2024.
The family further alleged that the video was being circulated with misleading claims, adding: "We are pursuing legal recourse to determine who leaked our private videos to the media, which directly infringes upon our right to privacy guaranteed under the Constitution of India.”
VICTIM'S FATHER SLAMS CELEBRATIONS
Meanwhile, reacting to the viral video, Suresh Koshta, father of one of the victims, Ashwini Koshta, criticised both the celebrations and the judicial process.
"They are mocking common citizens," he told news agency ANI, alleging that there was little fear of the law among the accused. Koshta also questioned provisions related to juvenile offenders and said stricter punishments were needed to deter similar crimes.
"The Supreme Court should pass a judgment that instils fear of the law among people," he said. "If punishment awarded by the High Court is later overturned, it sends the wrong message."
He further demanded cancellation of bail for the accused and stricter action against all those allegedly involved in the evidence tampering case.
SUPREME COURT GRANTED BAIL IN MARCH
The Supreme Court granted bail to Vishal Agarwal on March 10 in connection with the alleged blood sample swapping case linked to the Pune Porsche crash investigation.
A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan granted him relief, noting that other co-accused had already received bail and that Agarwal had spent nearly 22 months in custody.
Investigators have alleged that Agarwal was part of a conspiracy to swap blood samples belonging to the minor accused in an attempt to obtain a "nil alcohol" report after the crash.
CRASH THAT TRIGGERED NATIONWIDE OUTRAGE
The case relates to the May 19, 2024 crash in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar area, where a Porsche allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy under the influence of alcohol rammed into a motorcycle, killing two IT professionals.
The incident sparked nationwide outrage and led to multiple investigations into allegations of evidence tampering and attempts to influence the probe.
Authorities later alleged that medical evidence was manipulated to shield the minor accused, including claims that payments were made to alter blood test results.
Vishal Agarwal, father of the teenager accused in the 2024 Pune Porsche crash case, has clarified that a viral video showing him celebrating with family members is nearly two years old and unrelated to his bail in the case.
In a statement issued by the family, Agarwal claimed that the footage was recorded during his 25th wedding anniversary celebrations in Goa on September 2, 2023, months before the fatal crash on May 19, 2024 and the registration of an FIR.
The clarification came after the video was widely shared on social media, with several users claiming it showed Agarwal celebrating after being granted bail in the alleged blood sample-swapping case linked to the Pune Porsche crash investigation.
In the footage, Agarwal can be seen dancing with relatives at what appears to be a restaurant gathering while guests cheer and clap. He is seen dancing to the song Bambai Se Aaya Mera Dost while wearing flower garlands and another garland made of currency notes. At one point, his son appears to lift him as others applaud. His wife is also seen participating in the celebrations.
The video triggered strong reactions online, including criticism from the family of one of the victims in the crash.
In his statement, Agarwal said the event took place at a hotel in Goa and was attended by close friends, relatives and acquaintances. He maintained that the celebration had no connection to the Pune Porsche case and occurred well before the FIR related to the crash was registered on May 19, 2024.
The family further alleged that the video was being circulated with misleading claims, adding: "We are pursuing legal recourse to determine who leaked our private videos to the media, which directly infringes upon our right to privacy guaranteed under the Constitution of India.”
VICTIM'S FATHER SLAMS CELEBRATIONS
Meanwhile, reacting to the viral video, Suresh Koshta, father of one of the victims, Ashwini Koshta, criticised both the celebrations and the judicial process.
"They are mocking common citizens," he told news agency ANI, alleging that there was little fear of the law among the accused. Koshta also questioned provisions related to juvenile offenders and said stricter punishments were needed to deter similar crimes.
"The Supreme Court should pass a judgment that instils fear of the law among people," he said. "If punishment awarded by the High Court is later overturned, it sends the wrong message."
He further demanded cancellation of bail for the accused and stricter action against all those allegedly involved in the evidence tampering case.
SUPREME COURT GRANTED BAIL IN MARCH
The Supreme Court granted bail to Vishal Agarwal on March 10 in connection with the alleged blood sample swapping case linked to the Pune Porsche crash investigation.
A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan granted him relief, noting that other co-accused had already received bail and that Agarwal had spent nearly 22 months in custody.
Investigators have alleged that Agarwal was part of a conspiracy to swap blood samples belonging to the minor accused in an attempt to obtain a "nil alcohol" report after the crash.
CRASH THAT TRIGGERED NATIONWIDE OUTRAGE
The case relates to the May 19, 2024 crash in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar area, where a Porsche allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy under the influence of alcohol rammed into a motorcycle, killing two IT professionals.
The incident sparked nationwide outrage and led to multiple investigations into allegations of evidence tampering and attempts to influence the probe.
Authorities later alleged that medical evidence was manipulated to shield the minor accused, including claims that payments were made to alter blood test results.
