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Shraddha Murder Case: Police Suspect Aftab Had An Accomplice, Say Sources

The police suspect that the prime accused in the Shraddha Murder Case Aftab Poonawala had sought help from someone with the murder, and for removing the evidence

New Delhi: The Shraddha Walkar murder case has witnessed new twists and turns each day with the police now suspecting that the prime accused, Aftab Poonawala, might have an accomplice in the murder. It is suspected that Aftab had sought help from someone for the murder and for removing the evidence, revealed ABP News sources.

On the other hand, the Delhi Police is recording the statements of Aftab's close friends. According to police sources, the accused has tried to mislead the police by telling different stories regarding the murder during interrogation.

He was arrested on November 12 and sent to five-day police custody, which was further extended by five days on November 17. Last week, he was sent to four more days of police custody.

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Polygraph Test Today

Poonawala, who is lodged in the Tihar jail, is once again undergoing a polygraph test today. Additional Director Sanjeev Gupta said one session of polygraphy test is left for which Aftab was brought today.

Earlier, the polygraph test conducted could not get completed due to his ill health. During the interrogation, the accused was asked more than 50 questions regarding the relationship with the deceased. At present, Aftab is lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody. The police have three days’ time to conduct all the tests which will help them gather information on the evidence.

Narco Test To Be Done This Week

After the polygraph test, the narco test of accused Aftab can also be done this week. According to sources, on the basis of Aftab's answers and the evidence found, the Delhi Police has prepared a long list of 70 questions for the narco test. However, the complete report of the polygraph test is yet to come. Hence, it is speculated that the narco test may take some more time.

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