India, Aug. 7 -- A piece of fabric hidden in an attic proved to be the turning point in one of Karnataka's most high-profile rape case involving former MP Prajwal Revanna.

A saree, tucked away inside Prajwal Revanna's farmhouse, became critical forensic evidence that contributed to his conviction for the rape of a 47-year-old domestic worker in Mysuru

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According to a report by India Today, investigators found the saree, still carrying traces of physical evidence, inside the attic during a raid.

The garment had allegedly been taken by Prajwal after the assault and was never returned to the survivor. Instead of destroying it, ...