The murder of Saurabh Rajput by his wife Muskaan and her lover Sahil has shocked the entire country. As the case unfolds, people are left wondering whether justice will be served or if it will become another unsolved murder mystery in India’s long list of puzzling crimes. Throughout history, India has witnessed numerous high-profile murder cases that continue to remain unresolved, leaving behind unanswered questions and growing suspicions.
Here’s a look at 10 of India’s most shocking and unsolved murder mysteries that continue to baffle investigators and the public.
1. Aarushi Talwar-Hemraj Double Murder Case (2008) – Noida, Uttar Pradesh
The brutal murder of 14-year-old Aarushi Talwar shocked the nation. A day after her death, her domestic help Hemraj’s body was discovered on the terrace. Initial investigations suspected Hemraj, but later, Aarushi’s parents, Dr. Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, were accused.
- The parents were sentenced to life imprisonment in 2013 but were acquitted in 2017 due to a lack of evidence.
- The real murderer remains unidentified, making it one of India’s biggest unsolved mysteries.
2. Sunanda Pushkar Murder Case (2014) – New Delhi
Sunanda Pushkar, wife of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was found dead in a luxury hotel room. Her death followed a public Twitter feud between her husband and Pakistani journalist Meher Tarar.
- Initial reports suggested suicide, but injury marks and an overdose of medicines pointed towards murder.
- While Tharoor was questioned, no evidence linked him to the crime, leaving the case unsolved.
3. Sheena Bora Murder Case (2012) – Mumbai, Maharashtra
The murder of Sheena Bora by her mother, Indrani Mukerjea, was revealed in 2015 when a driver confessed to disposing of Sheena’s body in a forest.
- Indrani, along with her ex-husband Sanjeev Khanna and driver Shyamvar Rai, were arrested.
- Despite the ongoing trial, mystery surrounds the motive and involvement of others.
4. Chandrashekhar Prasad Murder (1997) – Siwan, Bihar
A popular student leader from JNU, Chandrashekhar Prasad, was assassinated in broad daylight.
- RJD MP Mohammad Shahabuddin was suspected, but no concrete evidence was found.
- Some people were convicted, but the real conspirators remain unknown.
5. Lalit Narayan Mishra Murder (1975) – Samastipur, Bihar
The then Railway Minister Lalit Narayan Mishra died in a bomb blast, marking one of India’s biggest political assassinations.
- Despite a 40-year-long CBI investigation, the real masterminds were never found.
- Political conspiracy theories still surround the case.
6. Rizwanur Rahman Murder Case (2007) – Kolkata, West Bengal
Rizwanur Rahman, who married Priyanka Todi, the daughter of an influential businessman, was found dead on a railway track.
- Initially ruled as a suicide, the case was later suspected to be an honor killing.
- The CBI investigation failed to confirm the culprit, leaving the case unsolved.
7. Pradyuman Thakur Murder Case (2017) – Gurugram, Haryana
A Class 2 student from Ryan International School, Pradyuman Thakur, was found dead in the school bathroom.
- A bus conductor was initially accused, but later a Class 11 student became the prime suspect.
- The evidence was weak, and the case remains unresolved.
8. Neeraj Grover Murder Case (2008) – Mumbai, Maharashtra
TV producer Neeraj Grover was murdered by actress Maria Susairaj and her lover, Emil Jerome Mathew.
- His body was chopped into pieces and burned, making it a gruesome crime.
- Maria was released after a short sentence, raising doubts about whether others were involved.
9. Suspicious Death of Rajiv Dixit (2010) – Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Rajiv Dixit, a prominent Swadeshi movement leader, died suddenly of a heart attack.
- His body turning blue sparked conspiracy theories about possible poisoning.
- No official investigation took place, leaving many unanswered questions.
Why Are These Cases Still Unsolved?
Several factors contribute to the mystery and delay in solving these cases:
- Lack of concrete evidence
- Political interference and influence
- Botched police investigations
- Witnesses changing statements
- Pressure from powerful individuals
