Court Denies Bail to Driver Accused in Pune Valet Attendant Death Case

A Pune court denied anticipatory bail to Pratap Daingude, accused of fatally injuring valet attendant Satyendra Mandal by driving under the influence at a Kalyaninagar restaurant. The judge cited prima facie evidence that Daingude was heavily intoxicated and aware he was unfit to drive but ignored staff warnings. The prosecution highlighted the seriousness of the offense, while the defense disputed intoxication and sought trial under a lesser charge. The investigation remains ongoing.