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The Unsolved Murder of Aarushi Talwar: The quest for justice and the truth

"The impact of class bias and media sensationalism on the case"

By Arun LalPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 5 min read
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Once upon a time, in a small town of Noida, India, there lived a young girl named Aarushi Talwar. She was a bright and cheerful 13-year-old who loved to read and play the piano. She lived with her parents, Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, who were both successful dentists. They had a domestic help, Hemraj Banjade, who had been with the family for many years and was like a part of the family.

One fateful night, everything changed. Aarushi was found dead in her bedroom, and the initial suspect was Hemraj who was missing. The next day, Hemraj's body was found on the terrace of the same building. The police arrested Aarushi's father Rajesh Talwar on the suspicion of the murder, but he was later released due to lack of evidence.

The investigation was plagued with inconsistencies and controversies, with various theories and suspects being put forward by the police, the media, and the public. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the case, but failed to make any significant progress. The case was closed in 2010, but later reopened in 2011. Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, Aarushi's parents, were charged with the murder of their daughter and domestic help. They were found guilty by a CBI court and sentenced to life in prison in 2013.

However, the case was highly debated and discussed in the media and the public, with many people calling for a thorough and impartial investigation into the case. In 2017, Allahabad High Court acquitted the couple citing lack of evidence. The case remains unresolved and shrouded in mystery, leaving many questions unanswered and conflicting evidence being presented.

The death of Aarushi Talwar and Hemraj Banjade remains one of the most mysterious and debated cases in India, raising concerns about the Indian justice system and the way in which high-profile cases are handled by the authorities.

The death of Aarushi Talwar and Hemraj Banjade in 2008 is a high-profile case that has been shrouded in mystery and remains unresolved to this date. There have been several theories put forward in regard to the case:

  • The Talwar's committing the murder: The initial theory put forward by the police was that Rajesh Talwar, Aarushi's father, had committed the murders. However, due to lack of evidence, he was later released.
  • A servant committing the murder: The theory put forward by the CBI was that one of the domestic servants, who had access to the house, had committed the murder. However, this theory was later discarded by the CBI.
  • An outsider committing the murder: The CBI also put forward a theory that an outsider had entered the house and committed the murders. This theory also failed to be proven.
  • Honor Killing: The theory of honor killing was also put forward by some experts, as the police's theory of the murder being committed by a person known to the family was not being able to prove.
  • The involvement of a third party: Some experts and the Talwar family's lawyers also put forward the theory that a third party, who had a motive and opportunity, had committed the murders.
  • There were several pieces of evidence and clues presented in the investigation of the death of Aarushi Talwar and Hemraj Banjade in 2008. However, many of them were later discredited or proved to be unreliable. Some of the key pieces of evidence and clues presented in the case are:

  • The murder weapon: The initial theory was that the murder weapon was a golf club found in Rajesh Talwar's room, which had Aarushi's blood on it. However, this theory was later discredited as the blood on the golf club was found to be contaminated.
  • The locked terrace door: The terrace door was found locked from the inside, which led to the theory that Hemraj had locked himself on the terrace before he was killed. However, this theory was later discredited as the lock on the door was found to be faulty.
  • The missing key: The key to the terrace door was found missing, leading to the theory that the killer had taken it. However, this theory was later discredited as the key was found in the lock of the door.
  • The blood stains: Blood stains were found on the walls and floor of Aarushi's room, leading to the theory that the killer had left them there. However, this theory was later discredited as the blood stains were found to be contaminated.
  • The lack of forced entry: The fact that there was no forced entry into the house led to the theory that the killer had access to the house and was known to the family.
  • The missing mobile phone: The mobile phone of Hemraj Banjade was missing and was later found in the room of Rajesh Talwar.
  • The blood stains on Hemraj's clothes: Blood stains were found on Hemraj's clothes, leading to the theory that he had been involved in Aarushi's murder.
  • The death of Aarushi Talwar and Hemraj Banjade in 2008 is a high-profile and unsolved case that has been shrouded in mystery. The investigation into the case was plagued with inconsistencies and controversies, with various theories and suspects being put forward by the police, the media, and the public. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the case, but failed to make any significant progress, and the case was closed in 2010 due to lack of evidence. However, in 2011, the case was reopened and Rajesh Talwar and Nupur Talwar, Aarushi's parents, were charged with the murder of their daughter and domestic help.

    They were found guilty by a CBI court and sentenced to life in prison in 2013. However, the case was highly debated and discussed in the media and the public, with many people calling for a thorough and impartial investigation into the case. In 2017, Allahabad High Court acquitted the couple citing lack of evidence. The case remains unresolved and shrouded in mystery, leaving many questions unanswered and conflicting evidence being presented.

    The death of Aarushi Talwar and Hemraj Banjade remains one of the most mysterious and debated cases in India, raising concerns about the Indian justice system and the way in which high-profile cases are handled by the authorities. The case has brought to light the issue of class bias in the Indian justice system, with many people arguing that the Talwar's were targeted by the authorities due to their social status and that they were not given a fair trial.

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