Mysuru / Bengaluru: The Toyota Etios car (KA-02-AF-1488), allegedly used by S. Indusekhar, the Rajajinagar resident accused of murdering seven members of a family, had a large ‘PRESS’ sticker displayed on it.

Investigators have also found a newspaper banner affixed to the rear of the vehicle, above the boot. Police suspect that these markings were used to avoid suspicion while transporting the bodies after the murders.

According to Police sources, Indusekhar allegedly transported the bodies under the cover of the media markings displayed on the car. This is believed to have helped him avoid scrutiny, particularly while crossing Police check-posts.

A banner bearing the name of a newspaper, ‘Taana Varadi’, had been fixed along the upper portion of the rear boot.

Police have also found that the car has pending traffic violation fines amounting to Rs. 14,900. Several bottles of sandalwood-scented air fresheners and rose water were also recovered from inside the vehicle. Investigators suspect these were used to mask the foul smell while transporting the bodies.