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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde First Remarks on Pune Porsche Case

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Mr Shinde was also asked about the Congress’ allegations against his government. Breaking his silence on the Pune Porsche accident, which has sparked outrage across the country as well as a political row, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said he has been in touch with the Pune police commissioner since day one and that the law is equal for all. Mr Shinde’s comments on Tuesday came soon after Congress’ Maharashtra President, Nana Patole, demanded the resignation of the chief minister and his deputies, claiming that there is a nexus between the police, politicians and the rich and influential people in the state. Answering a question on the alleged preferential treatment given to the 17-year-old son of a prominent Pune builder, Mr Shinde said in Hindi, “I have been in touch with the Pune police commissioner since day one. I have said right from the beginning that, irrespective of how influential the person is, there should be no discrimination. No matter how rich or poor a person is, the law is equal for all and …

Pune Porsche Crash Probe Reveals Teen Wasn’t Taken For Medical Test On Time

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Before the accident, the teenager had gone drinking with his friends to celebrate his Class 12 results. After the pizza-burger fiasco, in which the Pune teen who rammed his Porsche into two techies was allegedly given preferential treatment by the police, more lapses on the part of the cops have come to the fore, sources have said.  Confirming earlier claims about this, the sources have said that the medical test of the teenager, who had been drinking before the deadly accident, had been delayed.  The crash had taken place around 2.15 am on Sunday and the teenager and his two friends had been caught by a crowd immediately. The sources said procedure dictates that an accused be taken for a medical test as soon, as possible but the teenager was escorted to a police station in Yerwada and the test did not happen until many hours later.  Given that the 17-year-old had consumed liquor, the sources said the delay could also influence the blood alcohol level found in the test.  The teenager, who had been …