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Crime
Bengaluru Police Use Clothing Tag to Identify Murder Suspect
✍️ Gulf News
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 10:39 AM
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Investigators traced a murder suspect in Bengaluru by following a distinctive clothing label found at the crime scene.
Bengaluru police announced that a murder suspect was apprehended after forensic teams linked a unique clothing label recovered from the crime scene to the accused. The label, identified on a piece of fabric left at the victim's residence, bore a distinctive brand mark that narrowed down the pool of potential perpetrators.
Investigators cross‑checked the label with local retailers and traced its distribution to a specific batch sold in the city. Surveillance footage from nearby shops confirmed that the suspect had purchased the item shortly before the incident, providing a critical lead that directed police to his residence.
Senior police spokesperson said the breakthrough underscores the importance of meticulous evidence collection in violent crimes. The suspect is currently in custody, and the investigation continues to determine any accomplices or broader motives behind the killing.
Investigators cross‑checked the label with local retailers and traced its distribution to a specific batch sold in the city. Surveillance footage from nearby shops confirmed that the suspect had purchased the item shortly before the incident, providing a critical lead that directed police to his residence.
Senior police spokesperson said the breakthrough underscores the importance of meticulous evidence collection in violent crimes. The suspect is currently in custody, and the investigation continues to determine any accomplices or broader motives behind the killing.