Forensic Expert Testifies CCTV Footage Matches Accused in Pune Rape and Murder Case
A forensic expert testified in a Pune court that CCTV footage from near the crime scene shows the same person as the arrested accused in a rape and murder case involving a minor girl. The Forensic Science Laboratory presented evidence on the footage and its hash value, with testimony from two experts recorded on June 8. The identification helps establish the accused's presence at the crime scene during the ongoing trial.
During proceedings in a Pune court on June 8, forensic experts from the Forensic Science Laboratory testified that CCTV footage captured near the crime scene in Nasrapur shows the same person as the arrested accused. Two experts presented evidence regarding the footage and its hash value, which the defence cross-examined. The investigation revealed that two villagers observed the accused taking the girl on CCTV and subsequently searched for him on a two-wheeler, helping establish his location. The FSL examined all available footage and concluded that the person in the CCTV matched the arrested accused. Additionally, testimony from two panch witnesses who conducted the panchnama (formal documentation) was recorded by the Special Public Prosecutor. The case involves multiple legal representatives, including counsel for the original plaintiff and the victim's family.
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Forensic expert testifies on CCTV footage in Pune rape and murder case
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