Crime Beat

A chilling tale of love, betrayal, and brutal murder — the Naina Sahni case, widely known as the Tandoor Murder Case, shocked the nation in the 1990s. In this episode of Crime Beat, we revisit the horrifying night when Congress youth leader Sushil Sharma killed his wife Naina Sahni and attempted to dispose of her body in...

In this Crime Beat episode, retired Delhi Police constable Abdun Naseer Kunju recounts how his sharp instincts helped expose the infamous 1995 Tandoor Murder Case in Delhi — the shocking killing and burning of Naina Sahni by Congress youth leader Sushil Sharma. A first-hand memory of a crime that shook the nation. Host: Seena Antony

മുപ്പതുവർഷങ്ങൾക്കു മുൻപുള്ള ജൂലൈ. കൃത്യമായി പറഞ്ഞാൽ 1995...

In this shocking Crime Beat episode, we delve into the chilling story of Bavin and Aneesha from Kerala — lovers who secretly became parents twice, only to murder both newborns to keep their relationship hidden. The gruesome details came to light when Bavin, under the influence of alcohol, walked into a police station at midnight carrying the remains of their b...

Between 1996 and 2005, Kerala witnessed a series of tragic crimes against children that shook the state. Sebastiyan, known as Chevithiyan, was convicted of abducting, abusing, and murdering toddlers—including the widely known Sharanya case from Pozhiyoor. In this episode of Crime Beat, Retd Dysp P Raghu recalls the investigation that cracked the case ...

In this episode of Crime Beat, we revisit one of India’s darkest police atrocities — the Bhagalpur Blinding of 1980. Under the guise of Operation Gangajal, Bihar police brutally blinded 33 undertrials by pouring acid into their eyes. The news outraged the nation and shook the conscience of then-Prime Ministe...

A newlywed couple from Madhya Pradesh went missing during their honeymoon trip to Meghalaya, making national headlines by the end of May. As relentless rain and landslides delayed the search, pressure mounted on the Meghalaya government. With drones being their only option amid harsh weather, the breakthrough came on the 11th day — the body of 29-year-old Raja Raghuvanshi was found near the Wei Sawdong waterfalls. His wife So...

A disturbing smell from a house in Padiyoor, near Irinjalakuda, led to the shocking discovery of two decomposed bodies — a mother and her daughter. A threatening letter, allegedly from a man named Premkumar, deepened the mystery. But who is Premkumar? Police found he is the same man accused in the sensational 2019 Udayamperoor murder case, where he killed his wife Vidya to live with his lover. Out on bail, he married Rekha fr...

Between 1996 and 2005, Kerala witnessed a series of tragic crimes against children that shook the state. Sebastiyan, known as Chevithiyan, was convicted of abducting, abusing, and murdering toddlers—including the widely known Sharanya case from Pozhiyoor. In this episode of Crime Beat, Seena Antony recounts the disturbing details—not to sensatio...

Before the shock of one tragic case could fade, another horrific crime shook Kerala. A mother threw her three-and-a-half-year-old daughter into the river. Investigations later revealed that the little girl had been sexually abused before her death. The most disturbing part — the perpetrator was someone from her own household. In today’s episode of the Crime Beat podcast, we delve into the ongoing investigation into the ...

On a stormy May night in 2025, a father's desperate search for his missing 3-year-old daughter, Kalyani, leads to a heartbreaking discovery in the river near Muvattupuzha. What began as a routine police complaint unravels into a shocking crime that shakes an entire community. In this episode of Crime Beat, Seena Antony traces the timeline of the case, the mother’s chilling confession, and t...

She was found abandoned on the streets of Bhubaneswar when she was just three days old. Thirteen years later, she is accused of murdering the woman who raised her. In this chilling episode from Paralakhemundi town in Odisha’s Gajapati district, we delve into the gruesome murder of 54-year-old Rajalakshmi Kari, allegedly killed by her eighth-grade foster daughter with the help of two male friends. Police say the motive was a m...

‘കഴിഞ്ഞ മൂന്നു നാലു മാസങ്ങളായി തുടർച്ചയായി വിചാരണ നടക്കുകയായിരുന്നു. ഈ ദിവസങ്ങളിലൊന്നും പ്രതി അസാധാരണമായൊന്നും പെരുമാറിയിട്ടില്ല. പ്രത്യേകമായൊരു ചിരി എപ്പോഴും അയാളിൽ കാണാം. കോടതിയിൽ വച്ച് ഞങ്ങളെ കാണുമ്പോൾ ചാടി എണീറ്റ് തൊഴും.  അറസ്റ്റിലാകുന്ന സമയത്തും തെളിവെടുപ്പിന് കൊണ്ടു പോകുന്ന സമയത്തുമൊക്കെ ക്യാമറകളെ നോക്കി ചിരിച്ച ആ ചിരി!’–  ഒട്ടേറെ ദുരൂഹതകൾ നിറഞ്ഞ, ഒരു ദൃക്സാക്ഷി പോലും ഇല്ലാത്ത നന്തൻകോട് കൂട്ടക്കൊലപ...

In this episode of Crime Beat, we dive deep into the shocking murder of Sam Abraham — a case that rocked the Indian community in Australia. Sam, a 34-year-old man from Kerala, was found dead in his home in Epping, Melbourne, in 2015. What initially appeared to be a natural death took a sinister turn when investigations revealed he was poisoned with cyanide....

A chilling daylight murder, a hostile courtroom, and a trial that defied fear. The Pothencode gang murder case shook Kerala in 2021, but justice ultimately prevailed. Listen to the gripping details of how 11 men were sentenced to life despite 23 of 24 witnesses turning hostile. Crime Beat unravels the story behind one of Kerala’s most shocking murder trials. Host: Seena Antony

ഒരു നാട് വിറങ്ങലിച്ചു നിന്നു പോയ ദിവസമായിരുന്നു അ...

വിശന്നു മരിച്ച തുഷാര... അതൊരു മരണമായിരുന്നില്ല... കൊലപാതകമായിരുന്നു. കേരളം ഇന്നു വരെ കേട്ടിട്ടില്ലാത്തെ തരത്തിലുള്ള കൊലപാതകം. അതും സ്ത്രീധനത്തിന്റെ പേരിൽ! രണ്ടാം പ്രസവത്തിൽ 45 കിലോ ഭാരമുണ്ടായിരുന്ന തുഷാര മരിക്കുമ്പോൾ വെറും 21 കിലോഗ്രാമായിരുന്നു. ആമാശയത്തിൽ ഭക്ഷണത്തിന്റെ അംശം ഇല്ലായിരുന്നു എന്ന് പോസ്റ്റ്മോർട്ടം റിപ്പോർട്ട് പറയുന്നു. പഴുപ്പു പോലുള്ള ദ്രാവകം മാത്രമായിരുന്നു ആമാശയത്തിൽ. വയർ ഒട്ടി വാരിയെല്ലു തെളിഞ്ഞു നട്ടെല്ലിനോടു ചേർന്...

In this episode of Crime Beat, we explore the 2001 murder of Balakrishnan from Kasaragod — Kerala’s first reported honour killing case. A tragic story of love, betrayal, and societal prejudice, this case reveals how rigid notions of family honour can lead to devastating consequences. Tune in for a gripping account of a crime that shook Kerala’s conscience.

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കാമുകനെ കൊന്ന് 20 കഷണങ്ങളാക്കി മൂന്ന് സ്യൂട്ട് കേസുകളിൽ നിക്ഷേപിച്ച ഡോ.ഓമനയെന്ന കൊടുംകുറ്റവാളി കുറ്റകൃത്യങ്ങളുടെ ചരിത്രത്തിൽ അത്യപൂർവ കേസാണ്. പൊലീസ് പിടിയിലായെങ്കിലും 2001ൽ ജാമ്യത്തിലറങ്ങി മുങ്ങിയ ഓമനയെ കണ്ടെത്താൻ ഇതുവരെ അന്വേഷണ ഏജൻസികൾക്ക് കഴിഞ്ഞിട്ടില്ല. ഇന്റർപോളും അനേഷിച്ച് പരാജയപ്പെട്ടു. സ്ത്രീകള്‍ നടത്തിയ കൊലപാതകങ്ങളുടെ ചരിത്രമെടുത്താല്‍ കേരളത്തില്‍ ഏറ്റവും ജനശ്രദ്ധനേടിയ സംഭവങ്ങളിലൊന്നാണ് ഡോ.ഓമന പ്രതിയായ 'സ്യൂട്ട് ...

In this gripping Crime Beat episode, Seena Antony unpacks the sensational case of Alvin — a young man from humble beginnings who turned into a key figure in Kerala’s drug trafficking network. From his lavish lifestyle to his shocking escape from police custody and his dramatic recapture, the episode explores the cat-and-mouse game between Alvin and the Thrissur police squad. Don&rsq...

A chilling tale of deceit, addiction, and murder. In this episode of Crime Beat, we dive into the shocking Saurabh Rajput murder case, where his wife Muskan, with her lover’s help, killed and dismembered him, hiding the body in a sealed drum inside their home. The investigation that followed this drum led to a gruesome murder case that shook the nation. With the help of her lover and afte...