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Crime
Police gather evidence from lodge and spas in Edappally gang‑rape probe
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 06:11 AM
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Kerala police have conducted searches at a lodge and two spas in Edappally as part of the ongoing gang‑rape investigation.
Police in Kerala have stepped up the investigation into the high‑profile gang‑rape alleged to have occurred in Edappally, a suburb of Kochi. Teams from the city’s crime branch visited a local lodge and two nearby spas to collect forensic material and other evidence linked to the case.
Investigators seized items such as clothing, electronic devices and any objects that could contain DNA or other trace evidence. The search was carried out under the supervision of senior officials, who confirmed that the locations were identified based on preliminary leads.
The police spokesperson said the evidence collection is part of a broader effort to build a solid case and that further forensic analysis is underway. No arrests have been announced yet, and the investigation remains active.
Investigators seized items such as clothing, electronic devices and any objects that could contain DNA or other trace evidence. The search was carried out under the supervision of senior officials, who confirmed that the locations were identified based on preliminary leads.
The police spokesperson said the evidence collection is part of a broader effort to build a solid case and that further forensic analysis is underway. No arrests have been announced yet, and the investigation remains active.