Family members of Porsche crash victim address reporters at Patrakar Bhavan in Pune on Thursday
“Today, even 16-year-olds drive expensive vehicles and, in some cases, innocent people lose their lives. Yet accused minors are later released.
Access to money and luxury vehicles can create a sense that they are beyond the law,” Om said, adding that the fear of law must remain intact in society. People came out in large numbers to support our demand for justice when the incident occurred,” Om said. The Awadhiyas thanked Pune residents and police for standing by them after the crash. “I came to Pune only to thank public and police for the support we received while pursuing this case.
Children mature much earlier now.
The family clarified that it was not seeking to deprive juveniles of legal protection, but to prevent misuse of provisions meant for children in cases involving grave crimes. “There are recent cases, including those from Nanded and Delhi, where minors have been booked for serious offences like murder. The family also called for a fair and transparent trial. They were accompanied by Congress office bearer Akshay Jain during the visit.