pointed a finger of suspicion towards the accused appellant. Thus, the very foundation for arresting the appellant in this case is lacking. The witness (PW-18) also collected forensic samples and recovered allegedly incriminating materials in furtherance of the information provided by the accused appellant. He claims to have recovered a lungi, a baniyan, a pair of shoes and the watchman uniform worn by the accused appellant from his room. These recoveries were effected on 8th October, 2013. 68. Both the Investigating Officers had made extensive investigation in the entire area and this definitely would have included the search of the room of the accused appellant. At this stage, it is pertinent to note that Vikas Sarjerao Lokre (PW-16) admitted in his cross-examination that he had visited the watchmen chawl on 1st October 2013. Hence, if at all, these articles were lying in the room of the accused 61 Criminal Appeal No(s). 1954-1955 of 2022