MMC suspends 2 Pune doctors’ registration in Porsche crash case

Nagpur: In a significant development in the Pune Porsche crash case, the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) suspended the medical registration of Dr Ajay Taware and Dr Shrihari Halnor.
The action followed findings that the two doctors were allegedly involved in tampering with the blood samples of the 17-year-old accused, who was reportedly inebriated at the time of the accident that claimed the lives of two IT engineers from Madhya Pradesh.
The decision was confirmed by MMC administrator Dr Vinky Rughwani, who is based in Nagpur. "Considering the seriousness of the charges and clear violations of medical ethics, the MMC has taken the strict step of suspending the registration of Dr Ajay Taware and Dr Shrihari Halnor. This action is intended to uphold public trust in the medical profession," said Dr Rughwani.
Both doctors were previously arrested in the case for their alleged role in replacing the minor's blood sample with that of his mother at Sassoon Hospital, Pune. The police investigation revealed that money exchanged hands for the cover-up, and a chargesheet was already filed against the accused.
"Our responsibility is not just towards the medical community, but also towards the public. Doctors cannot misuse their position to manipulate evidence in criminal cases," Dr Rughwani added.
The MMC took the decision after receiving reports from both the Pune Police and the committee led by Dr Pallavi Saple from the Medical Education Department.
"We acted swiftly and decisively based on the findings submitted to us. Further disciplinary action will follow after the final hearings are concluded," he said.
This firm action by the MMC sends a strong message that ethical misconduct and involvement in criminal cover-ups by medical professionals will not be tolerated.