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Send us Fan MailPolitics. Power. A clay oven. In this episode of Welted Marigold, we re-examine the case that haunted the streets of New Delhi and changed the landscape of Indian criminal justice forever: The Naina Sahni "Tandoor Murder." When a police officer noticed smoke rising from a restaurant roof in 1995, he stumbled upon a crime so gruesome it felt like a horror movie. But for Naina Sahni, a young political worker, it was a brutal reality. We go beyond the headlines to explore the toxic relationship between Naina and Sushil Sharma, the forensic breakthroughs involving DNA profiling, and the long road to justice.Why listeners are tuning in:If you’re a regular at the Desi Crime Podcast or a fan of Dark Asia with Megan’s deep dives into the shadows of Asian history, this episode is a must-listen. For the SR PAY (Shrinkhal) community who values detailed research into India’s most infamous criminals, we break down the trial that challenged the country’s elite.Inside the Episode:• The Power Couple: The secret marriage and political ambitions that turned deadly.• The Night of July 2nd: A minute-by-minute breakdown of the crime at Bagiya Restaurant.• A Forensics Landmark: How the Naina Sahni case pioneered the use of DNA evidence in India.• The Verdict: Life, death, and the controversy of the final sentence.Connect With Us:• Subscribe to Welted Marigold for more South Asian True Crime.• Follow us on Instagram for case photos and updates.#NainaSahni #TrueCrimeIndia #DesiCrime #DarkAsia #SRPAY #TandoorMurder #IndianCrimeFiles #WeltedMarigold #DelhiCrime #darkasiawithmeganSupport the showThanks for tuning into to Welted Marigold! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating and review. It really helps us out! Do Follow us on YouTube!