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T-Shirt Logo Cracks Chikhali Murder Mystery
12 Nov
Summary
- Decomposed body found in bushes identified via T-shirt logo.
- Social media photo helped confirm victim's identity.
- Friend arrested for bludgeoning victim over liquor money.
In Pune, the Chikhali police successfully identified an unknown man whose decomposed body was discovered in local bushes on Monday, November 9, 2026. The breakthrough came from a distinctive logo on the victim's T-shirt and a crucial social media post. This led to the identification of the deceased as Lal Bahadur Ram, originally from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Further investigation revealed that Ram was last seen with two friends. Police apprehended Kamalesh Sharma, 20, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for the murder. Sharma reportedly admitted to bludgeoning Ram to death with a large stone on November 7, 2026, following a heated argument over funds for alcohol. A second accomplice remains at large, and police are actively pursuing leads.
Ram had relocated to Chikhali approximately three months prior, working as a daily-wage labourer. The investigation gained momentum when a resident recognized a social media photograph of the body, suspecting it might be his cousin. The presence of the same T-shirt in the photograph solidified the identification.
