Pune luxury car accident: Father of victim says, 'Law should act against accused to teach a lesson'

Suresh Koshta, father of Pune luxury car accident`s victim Ashwini/ Screengrab

Suresh Koshta, whose daughter Ashwini was killed in the recent Pune luxury car accident, is advocating for strong legal action against the perpetrators as a deterrent.

"The law should take action against (the accused) according to the constitution and existing laws so that people learn a lesson from this," Ashwini's father stated.

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He chastised parents who allow minors to drive, saying, "That is wrong. Until our children came of age, we didn't let them drive. We could have given them cars, but they should first learn how to drive."

Ashwini's brother described her as a hardworking student and professional who has resided in Pune for six years. "She turned 24 in January and had completed her education at a college in Pune, then she got a job during the lockdown. She had been in Pune for 6 years. She excelled in her studies and was among the top students," said her brother.

He, urging for action against the accused in the Pune luxury car accident, stated, "We were two siblings, and she was younger than me. She had spoken to Dad last, even on the day of the incident, telling him about going to a party for dinner. We received the news that night. Her friends called us from her phone; they knew the password, so they called using her phone, and that's how we found out. They told us that a speeding car hit them from behind. We were just told that there was an accident, so we immediately rushed out that night. According to the law, there should be a proper investigation, and that's all we want."

The accident happened early Sunday when a luxury car crashed with Ashwini's motorbike near Kalyani Nagar, killing both her and another victim, Anis Awadhiya.

Pune City Police have arrested the pub owner and management who gave alcohol to the young accused in the Pune luxury car accident. The minor's father was also detained. Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar claimed that they intend to trial the kid as an adult under the Juvenile Justice Act, given the gravity of the offence.

The minor accused, who was granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board on May 19 in Pune luxury car accident, must comply with requirements such as working with traffic police, writing an essay about the accident, receiving therapy to quit drinking, and undergoing psychological counselling.