National/Alive News: revelations have emerged in the case involving the death of an engineer who was allegedly hit by a Mercedes driven by a judge’s minor son in Kochi, Kerala. The accused reportedly told police that it was his first time driving a car and that he had learnt to drive through YouTube.
However, media reports, citing police sources, said the minor had an Instagram account with more than 2,500 followers, where he allegedly posted reels of himself driving cars at high speeds. Some videos reportedly showed the Mercedes being driven at speeds of up to 200 kmph.
The posts were allegedly deleted and the account made private within hours of the accident. Jaya Lakshmi Thankaraj, a relative of the deceased, claimed that the accused had uploaded a video around 10 minutes before the collision.
Family Alleges Lapses in Investigation
The deceased’s family has questioned the police investigation, alleging that the accused was not named in the initial FIR. They have demanded stricter charges, including culpable homicide, and sought an investigation into the timeline of the accident and the accused’s arrival at the police station.
The family has also alleged that three other people were travelling in the car and fled after the collision. It has raised concerns about a possible cover-up and destruction of evidence. These allegations have not been independently established.
The family has further sought action against the minor’s father, who is a judge. Police have reportedly sought legal advice on the matter.
Minor Granted Bail by Juvenile Justice Board
Initially, police registered a case under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and granted the minor bail at the police station. Following protests, Section 105 was also added, and the minor was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board, which subsequently granted him bail.
The investigation is continuing amid demands from the victim’s family for accountability and a thorough examination of the evidence.
