Bengaluru, 24 Sept

The investigation into the murder of 29-year-old Mahalakshmi, who was chopped into 59 pieces and stuffed inside a refrigerator in her Vyalikaval residence, has taken a critical turn.

Forensic analysis has uncovered multiple fingerprints on the fridge. Experts from Forensic Science Laboratory in Bengaluru are examining the fingerprints to ascertain whether they belong solely to the main suspect or if additional suspects were involved, said Shekar H Tekkannavar, Deputy Commissioner of Police for Central Bengaluru.

This examination is pivotal in piecing together the events surrounding the crime, police said.

Vyalikaval police have brought the suspected killer's brother to Bengaluru for questioning. During a two-hour interrogation, the brother revealed that the accused had contacted him after killing Mahalakshmi.

Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday announced that the prime accused in the murder, identified as being from West Bengal, has been located. –Salar News