Exploring India's Top 10 Unsolved Murder Mysteries
India's Most Notorious Murder Mysteries
India's Top 10 Murder Mysteries: Will the Saurabh Rajput Case Follow Suit?
Overview of India's Murder Mysteries: The murder of Saurabh Rajput has sparked widespread outrage across the nation, particularly due to the involvement of his wife Muskaan and her partner Sahil. This incident has reignited public concern regarding whether justice will be served. Many are left wondering if the perpetrators will face consequences similar to those in ten of India's most infamous unsolved murder cases. Despite numerous investigations, these cases remain unresolved, with even the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) unable to provide answers. Here, we delve into ten of India's most high-profile murder mysteries that continue to baffle authorities.
1. Aarushi Talwar and Hemraj Double Murder Case (2008)
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
The lifeless body of 14-year-old Aarushi Talwar was discovered in her home, followed by the discovery of her servant Hemraj's body on the rooftop the next day. Initially, Hemraj was suspected of Aarushi's murder, but the investigation soon shifted focus.
Suspects: Aarushi's parents, Dr. Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, were implicated and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2013. However, they were acquitted in 2017 due to insufficient evidence, leaving the true murderer unidentified.
2. Sunanda Pushkar Murder Case (2014)
Location: New Delhi
Sunanda Pushkar, the wife of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a hotel in Delhi. Just a day prior, a Twitter altercation had occurred between Tharoor and journalist Meher Tarar.
Initially ruled a suicide, the autopsy revealed injuries and drug overdose, leading to suspicions surrounding Tharoor. Despite investigations, the case remains unsolved.
3. Sheena Bora Murder Case (2012)
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sheena Bora was murdered by her mother, Indrani Mukerjea, with her body discovered in a forest in 2012. The case gained attention in 2015 when Indrani's driver confessed to disposing of the body.
Suspects: Indrani, her ex-husband Sanjeev Khanna, and driver Shyamvar Rai are the main suspects, but Indrani maintains her innocence. The trial is ongoing, and the full extent of involvement remains unclear.
4. Jessica Lal Murder Case (1999)
Location: New Delhi
Model Jessica Lal was shot dead at a party after refusing to serve alcohol to a guest. The shooter, Manu Sharma, was from a prominent family.
Suspects: Although Manu was convicted in 2006, witness testimonies changed, raising doubts about the involvement of others. He was sentenced to life but was released on parole in 2020.
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In these cases, some suspects remain alive while others are still unidentified. The lack of evidence, police negligence, and influence from powerful individuals have contributed to the ongoing mysteries surrounding these murders.
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