The Tandoor Murder Case
The Tandoor Murder Case: An In-Depth Analysis of the 1995 Delhi Crime The Tandoor murder case of 1995 is one of India's most gruesome and sensational crimes, a story that involves political ambition, personal treachery, and brutal attempts to eliminate evidence. The crime revolves around the killing of 29-year-old Naina Sahni at the hands of her husband, Sushil Sharma, an up-and-coming Indian National Congress youth leader. After a domestic dispute, Sharma shot his wife dead and then went on to attempt to burn her body in a restaurant clay oven, or "tandoor," thus also giving the case its notorious title. The inquiry was originally hindered by an incorrect initial autopsy, but a second examination proved to be turning point, unearthing the actual cause of death and changing the direction of the legal process. This report offers a detailed timeline of events, ranging from the crime's motives to the complex forensic inquiry, the convoluted judicial process that had a d...