Mehrauli murder: Bathroom tiles may hold key to nailing accused

Bloodstains Found Between Gaps, Say Cops

- Sakshi Chand Abhay tyn

New Delhi: The bathroom tiles in Aaftab Poonawala’s rented flat in south Delhi may help the cops nail him for the alleged murder of his live-in partner, Shraddha Walkar. The forensics team is learnt to have recovered crucial bloodstains and spots that may prove key to the investigation. While the tiles had been cleaned, forensics recovered traces from the grouting that hadn’t been washed away completely. Sleuths from CBI's Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) are learnt to have broken and taken the pieces for detailed examination on Tuesday.

Any blood traces or DNA found on the tiles will be matched with those of Shraddha's father and brother, whose samples have already been collected. A positive match will help the cops prove that Shraddha was murdered in the house.