Mystery Surrounds Missing CCTV Footage in High-Profile Nagpur Crash

CCTV footage from La Horee Bar, visited by Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule's son Sanket and friends before a crash, is missing. The bar's Digital Video Recorder has been seized for forensic analysis. Sanket's friend, allegedly driving the Audi, was arrested but later released on bail.

Nagpur police have announced that crucial CCTV footage from La Horee Bar, visited by Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule's son Sanket and his friends, is missing ahead of the high-profile Audi crash in Nagpur. Officials stated that they have seized the bar's Digital Video Recorder (DVR) for forensic analysis.

The Audi, reportedly driven by Sanket's friend Arjun Hawre, collided with multiple vehicles early Monday, injuring two people on a moped. Occupants of one of the hit vehicles chased down the Audi and detained Hawre and another individual, Ronit Chittwamwar, before handing them over to police. Hawre, arrested on Monday, was later released on bail.

Sitabuldi police disclosed that the bar's management initially refused to surrender the CCTV footage but complied after threats of legal action. However, investigators discovered no footage since Sunday night. Despite Sanket being a passenger, police confirmed he was not driving at the time of the accident. An ongoing investigation is examining all aspects of the case.

(With inputs from agencies.)