In a bizarre and shocking incident, a friend’s father has been arrested for allegedly swapping his blood sample with that of his son. Adding to the drama, another father involved in the case is currently on the run and has sought anticipatory bail from the Bombay High Court.
According to Pune City Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, the blood sample of the 17-and-a-half-year-old minor accused was not switched with that of his father or brother, as both had consumed alcohol that night. The family then resorted to using the mother’s blood sample, who had not consumed alcohol for 24 hours, making her sample a more viable option.
During a recent private function, Kumar detailed the sequence of events, which has since gone viral. He explained that after a crash on May 19, the police detained the minor and took him to Sassoon Hospital for a medical examination. Concerned about alcohol detection, the family attempted to submit another blood sample.
The police had intelligence on the sample swapping from the start and confirmed the switch via DNA testing. The minor’s parents, along with hospital staff and intermediaries, were arrested in connection to the case.
On August 9, DNA analysis revealed that the blood samples of the minor’s two friends were also tampered with at Sassoon Hospital. Charges have been filed against both fathers and a private individual for the blood sample alterations.
In a surprising turn of events, one father has been arrested for allegedly submitting his own blood sample to replace his son’s, while the other father is currently in hiding after seeking anticipatory bail. The minor accused is facing charges of criminal conspiracy and evidence destruction related to the blood sample alterations.
The police have submitted a ‘supplementary final report’ to the Juvenile Justice Board concerning the minor accused, further complicating an already convoluted case.
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