Raman Raghav

Raman Raghav
Mugshot of Raghav.
Born
Raghava

1929
Died7 April 1994 (aged 65–66)
Other namesThe Ripper
Sindhi Dalwai
Talwai
Anna
Thambi
Veluswami
Psycho Raman[1]
Conviction(s)Murder
Criminal penaltyLife imprisonment
Details
VictimsAt least 43
Span of crimes
1965–1968
CountryIndia
State(s)Maharashtra
Date apprehended
27 August 1968
Imprisoned atYerawada Jail

Raman Raghav, also known as Sindhi Talwai, Anna, Thambi, and Veluswami, was a serial killer active during the mid-1960s, labelled by many as Jack the Ripper of India.[2][3] Raghav went on a killing spree for over three years, with the first round of murders taking place in 1965 and 1966 when 19 people were attacked, and a second round of killings taking place in 1968. He was caught by Maharashtra Police on 27 September. Raghav was spared a death sentence due to mental illness, and was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment; he died in hospital while in prison custody in 1995.[4]

  1. ^ Ide, Wendy (16 May 2016). "'Raman Raghav 2.0': Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  2. ^ "The real man behind Raman Raghav 2.0: Mumbai's first big-ticket serial killer". The Indian Express. 26 June 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  3. ^ Saxena, Poonam (14 June 2016). "Inside the mind of Raman Raghav, Mumbai's serial killer of the 1960s". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Raman Raghav: When India's 'Jack the Ripper' terrorised Mumbai". BBC. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2023.