Neeraj Grover was one among the millions of youngsters who come to Mumbai, with dreams of making it big. But just as he is on the cusp of achieving his dreams, he vanishes. Listen to our latest episode to find out more. You can support us by buying our merch at https://khoonistore.myinstamojo.com/ Sources: 1. https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-sms-on-neeraj-grover-s-cell-that-cracked-murder-case-1561009 2. https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/neeraj-grover-s-father-seeks-harsher-punishment-...
Mar 08, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this episode we look at the recent murders of 2 Dalit girls in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. We also talk about Nodeep Kaur, her activism and her arrest. There is also a small update on the Madanapalle Case. Happy Listening! Merch Store : https://khoonistore.stores.instamojo.com/ Sources : Episode cover art from Logical Indian. Websites : 1. https://www.thequint.com/news/india/nodeep-kaur-farmers-protest-dalit-labour-rights-activist-arrested-from-singhu#read-more 2. https://thewire.in/caste/nodeep-ka...
Feb 22, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode we finally unravel the so-called espionage at ISRO, and look at how the Malayalam media, State politicians, Kerala police and Intelligence Bureau basically made the whole thing up and ended up ruining the lives of everyone accused.
Feb 15, 2021•44 min
Khooni is proud to be a part of #DNAfightsrape #Savetheevidence campaign. We had the chance to talk to Dr. Vivek Sahajpal, Assistant Director at State Forensic Science Laboratory, Himachal Pradesh. He shed light on use of DNA forensic analysis in India, particularly how invaluable it is for getting justice in cases of sexual assault. Give it a listen, follow the campaign @wheresthedna on Instagram and Twitter and stay informed!
Feb 14, 2021•25 min
In a chaotic post liberalised India of 1994, a crazy espionage scandal emerges from God's Own Country. It is a complicated mess of sex, spies and bribes. But everything is not as it seems. Tune into our latest episode to find out more. SOURCES: Books: 1. ISRO Misfired by KV Thomas 2. Ready to Fire: How India and I Survived the ISRO Spy Case by Nambi Narayanan and Arun Ram Judgments: 1. Niyamavedi v. Ramon Srivastava and ors ( Kerala High Court, 1995) 2. Director, CBI v. Niyamavedi (Supreme Court...
Feb 08, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 6
TW : This episode contains content that may not be suitable to everyone. Please exercise caution. What is Shared Psychosis? In this episode we discuss this and more with two cases that involve sisters. One happened in Andhra Pradesh last week and shocked the entire nation and the other happened in England in 2008 and confused the hell out of everyone. Listen in to find out more. Here is our Merch Store : https://khoonistore.stores.instamojo.com/ Sources : Websites : 1. https://www.indiaglitz.com...
Feb 01, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode we will be covering the High Court Judgement that finally convicted Sam D’Souza, the crucial piece of evidence that helped in nabbing him and conclude this Series on Scarlett Keeling. Here's a link to our merch store where you can buy merch to support the podcast : https://khoonistore.stores.instamojo.com/ Sources : Newspapers and Links : 1. https://scroll.in/latest/931139/scarlett-keeling-case-beach-shack-worker-sentenced-to-10-years-in-jail-for-rape-and-murder 2. https://www.ca...
Jan 25, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 4
15 year old Scarlett Keeling’s dead body was found on Anjuna Beach covered in bruises, lying in the water. The Police, however, said it was an accidental death. Listen into our two parter on the Murder of Scarlett Keeling to find out more. Sources : Newspapers/Websites : 1. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-48999773 2. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/how-a-pair-of-orange-slippers-initially-thought-to-be-innocuous-led-to-accused-s-conviction-in-scarlett-keeling-case/story-TlZB9t...
Jan 18, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 3
DESCRIPTION: In this episode we discuss the culture of sexual exploitation that was built into Asaram’s cult and the terrible case that proved to be his downfall. BOOKS: 1. God of Sin: The Cult, Clout and Downfall of Asaram Bapu by Ushinor Majumdar (amazon link: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07KKHTDM9/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1) 2. Gunning for the Godman: The True Story Behind Asaram Bapu's Conviction by Ajay Lamba and Sanjeev Mathur (Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.in/Gunning-...
Jan 11, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Khooni: The Crimes of India is back for its second season with a two parter on the man and the myth that is Asaram Bapu. Join us as we trace his humble beginnings as beleaguered refugee from Pakistan and his rise to religious superstardom, along with his earliest brush with serious crimes. BOOKS: 1. God of Sin: The Cult, Clout and Downfall of Asaram Bapu by Ushinor Majumdar (amazon link: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07KKHTDM9/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1) 2. Gunning for the Godm...
Jan 04, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Khooni is proud to collaborate with the #DNAfightsrape, Save the Evidence Campaign, by Ogilvy, to bring you stories on how DNA evidence has been used to solve difficult cases and achieve justice for victims and their families. In this episode we share the harrowing story of Gudiya, and how genealogical testing of DNA was used for the first time in India, to solve a diabolical case of rape and murder. Plus, other cases from around the world where this method has been successful. You can follow th...
Dec 14, 2020•37 min
Hello and welcome to a very special and very unscheduled Episode where we take a break from our Break to bring to you a tale worthy of a Bollywood Movie! Oh wait, they did make a Bollywood Movie out of this! In our most glamorous episode yet, we talk about one woman's journey from being a High Roller in the Casinos of LAs Vegas and shopping at Gucci and Balenciaga to robbing several Banks in Southern California and Utah. So take your cup of your Tea or Coffee or a pint of your favourite beer and...
Dec 03, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Every member of a seemingly happy family in Burari, dies by suicide in one single night. No one can figure out why...there were no money problems, no triggering event, nothing. But once the police digs deeper, dark secrets tumble out. Tune in to our latest episode, to find out. CCTV Footage of the family from 30th June, 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ExA4LpHZB8 (Source: India Today) Sources: 1. https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-burari-case-neighbours-recall-family-as-helpful-2632031 ...
Oct 20, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 29
A group of beleaguered refugees arrive on an uninhabited island in the Sundarbans to create a new life for themselves, only to have their dreams crushed by government sponsored caste violence. Listen to our latest episode to learn about a massacre, almost worse than the anti-muslim pogrom in Gujrat (2002) or the anti-sikh genocide (1984), but very little talked about. Check out The Pod Store by Aman Seth: 1. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Thepodstore 2. Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/6...
Oct 14, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The peace and tranquility of mid 70s Pune is busted by a ruthless home invasion spree. Listen to our episode to find out more. PLUS, update on the Hathras Case. Article on medico legal report of Hathras Victim: https://thewire.in/women/aligarh-jnmch-hathras-victim-mlc-report-up-police-rape Websites: 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20110715150717/http://www.rahulchandawarkar.com/news/gene ral/general03float.htm 2. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/joshi-abhyankar-killings-before-nirbhaya-case-4-conv...
Oct 06, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Aditi talks about the tragic and appalling incident at Hathras. #Hathras
Sep 30, 2020•12 min
In this final instalment of the noida double murders we talk about the change of guard at CBI, investigation into the three domestics helps, and a deeper dive into all the evidence. Also a huge thank you to our listener Sharad Dhuliya for the wonderful artwork for this episode! You can check out his work at @sharad_dhuliya on instagram! Videos: 1. Gurdarshan Singh’s Press Conference on 23rd May 2008 (source: Zee News), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uukxSyLjRMU 2. Nupur Talwar’s first interview...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In part two of our ongoing series on the Noida Double Murder, we look at the course of investigation taken by Noida Police and the nasty media circus that ensued. Sources : Videos: 1. Gurdarshan Singh’s Press Conference on 23rd May 2008 (source: Zee News), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uukxSyLjRMU 2. Nupur Talwar’s first interview to NDTV on 24th May 2008 (source: NDTV), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyxGTNUwOmo Books: 1. Aarushi, author: Avirook Sen https://amzn.to/3mIZHcA 2. The Killing of...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Two members of a house are brutally murdered one night, as the other two peacefully sleep through it all. Join us as we embark on this journey to dissect one of India's most enigmatic crimes, The Noida Double Murder. Videos: 1. Aarushi Talwar in her own words , NDTV, uploaded on November 26, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xSzZByaVFw Books: 1. Aarushi, author: Avirook Sen https://amzn.to/3bNZyzu 2. The Killing of Aarushi and the Murder of Justice , author: Rajesh Talwar https://amzn.to/3hp...
Sep 13, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this MEGA last episode of this series, we look into everything (whatever time allowed us) from RajKumar kidnapping to the Operation Cocoon. And also, about how Veerappan left his mark on our everyday lives! Listen Now wherever you get your podcasts! BUY OUR MERCH NOW AT : https://khoonistore.stores.instamojo.com/product/127838/khooni-vinyl-laptop-sticker-reusable-sticker/ AND WE'LL GIVE YOU A SHOUTOUT IN THE NEXT EPISODE!! #Veerappan #OperationCocoon #VijayKumarIPS Sources : 1. https://swaraj...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 22
*In this special episode of BJPod, we are joined by two special guests from the popular Indian true crime podcast -- Khooni (https://podnews.net/podcast/1504912635). They discuss the true crime podcast genre, their planning, favorite episodes and a lot more. We then move on to BJPod political territory and discuss some mysterious deaths around the Ayodhya case in the latter half of the pod.* A few days ago we sat down with Bharatiya Junta Podcast and discussed a few things about our own personal...
Aug 30, 2020•1 hr 45 min
Today's episode starts with a kidnapping mix up à la Comedy of Errors, and then slowly progresses into a daring and sinister kidnapping and finally finishes with a few conspiracy theories. Listeners, tuck in, you are in for one hell of a ride. Fair warning, there are poop jokes in this episode too! Oh, and we get a look into Veerappan's mind! #Veerappan #RajKumarKidnapping #KrupakarSenani Sources : Books : 1. Birds, Beasts, and Bandits: 14 Days with Veerappan by Sanjiv Jhaveri (Narrator), Krupak...
Aug 24, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week we start journey to try and demystify the many many myths surrounding Koose Munuswamy Veerappan. In this episode we look at his childhood and early days and finish with the Good Friday Massacre? Intrigued? Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! #Veerappan #Veerappanstory #Sandlewoodsmuggler Sources : Books : 1. Veerappan: Chasing the Brigand Kindle Edition by K. Vijay Kumar https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B01MYCNW30?ie=UTF8 2. Veerappan's Prize Catch: Rajkumar Hardcover – 1 Januar...
Aug 17, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This week we are throwing it all the way back to the 1930s! How far would you go to take all of your step-sibling's inheritence? Also there is a tiny announcement at the end of the episode! #murderbyplague #1930scalcutta #AmarendraPandeyMurdercase #PakurMurderCase Sources : Books : 1. Murder in the City: Twelve Incredible Case Files of the Kolkata Police by Supratim Sarkar https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B079YYFTDL?ie=UTF8 Others : 1. https://indiankanoon.org/doc/1586771/
Aug 10, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 20
"This is Akhada, it is my friend". That's it. That's all we have to say about this final episode in our Raman Raghav Series! Oh, and Sneha needs sleep. Book : 1. The Deadly Dozen: India's Most Notorious Serial Killers https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/8194206855?ie=UTF8&tag=khoonithepodc-21&camp=3638&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=8194206855 #RamanRaghav #Indiantruecrimepodcast #truecrime #Indiancrime
Aug 03, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 19
A suicide attempt leads to macabre discoveries in a posh Kolkata home. Listen to our (final) shortie for more. Also, an ANNOUNCEMENT! #kankalbari #Calcuttahouseofskeletons You can follow us on our socials at: Twitter : https://twitter.com/khoonipodcast?lang=en Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/khoonithepodcast/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pg/Khooni-The-Crimes-of-India-113016170350148/posts/ Sources : 1. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Horror-House-sold/articleshow/52...
Jul 31, 2020•24 min
In the first of this two parter, we begin our tale about India's most enigmatic Serial Killer, Raman Raghav who terrorised Bombay in the late 1960s. #RamanRaghav #Indianserialkiller #indiantruecrimepodcast #indiantruecrime 1. https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/raghav-raman.htm
Jul 27, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this week's Shorty, Sneha talks about murders, yeah a few, of Tiktok stars, murders happening while shooting videos, etc. And no, we don't support the ban! Just clarifying. Sources : 1. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/tiktok-mohit-mor-murder-juvenile-held-arrest-case-1533576-2019-05-24 2. https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/delhi-ncr/delhi-tik-tok-celebrity-mohit-mor-shot-dead-in-nazafgarh-real-reason-of-murder-reveal 3. http://www.catchnews.com/national-news/mohit-mor-murder-case-h...
Jul 24, 2020•24 min
A terrible massacre, a sly escape, a dramatic surrender and an anti-climactic death. Listen in to know more. #Vikasdubey #vikasdubeyencounter Sources : 1. https://aajtak.intoday.in/crime/story/vikas-dubey-encounter- sequence-stf-car-accident-kanpur-police-ujjain-1- 1208775.html 2. https://english.jagran.com/india/up-encounter-who-is-vikas- dubey-the-kanpurbased-historysheeter-wanted-in-60-cases- who-also-murdered-a-minister-10013485 3. https://hindi.news18.com/news/uttar-pradesh/kanpur- gangster...
Jul 21, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Between 2006 and 2007, it looked like a violent psychopath with a drinking problem had chosen South Mumbai as his hunting ground. But looking back, is the beer man even real, or just a figment of imagination? Listen to our shorty to find out. Sources : 1. https://fountainink.in/reportage/the-stranger-murders 2. https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/cover-story/tantrik-caught-for-beermans-blood-sport/articleshow/15683360.cms 3. https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/he-is-not-beer-...
Jul 17, 2020•22 min
