The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) on Wednesday revoked the bail of a 17-year-old boy from Pune who was involved in a fatal accident that resulted in the deaths of two motorbike riders in Kalyani Nagar. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, has led to the teen being sent to an observation home until June 5.

The JJB’s decision came after the police presented arguments emphasizing the teen’s safety concerns, stating that he could be at risk of being attacked by the public if released. Additionally, they argued that public safety would be better ensured with the teen in custody.

Prashant Patil, the lawyer representing the accused, highlighted the teen’s struggle with depression, which he cited as a reason for the teen’s drinking habits. Patil mentioned that a decision on whether to appeal the bail cancellation would be made after consulting with the teen’s parents.

Patil also noted that no discussions were held regarding whether the teen should be tried as an adult during the JJB session. The police are required to file a chargesheet within 30 days, and the JJB will decide within three months whether the 17-year-old will be tried as an adult. Any police interrogations of the teen will require JJB approval.

In related developments, Vishal Agarwal, the father of the accused and a real estate developer, was placed in police custody for two days. According to the remand report, Vishal Agarwal had not been cooperating with the police investigation, prompting the need for further questioning.

Ahead of the JJB hearing, the Pune police added several more charges against the teen, including sections of the Motor Vehicle Act such as section 185 (driving by a drunken person), section 184 (rash or dangerous driving), section 119 (age limit related to driving), and section 177 (general provision for punishment of offences).

The parents of the accused are permitted to visit him twice a week for one hour each time while he remains in the observation home.