'Murder in Bengal' is season 1 of 'Forgotten Crimes,' a true crime podcast, where we delve into major crimes that shook society at the time, and ask -- has anything changed?
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10 min
Ep 4: Elokeshi’s Story
What was Elokeshi’s life like before she was killed? How did the pressure of being unable to conceive impact her family life? We piece together the story of the forgotten girl at t…
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12 min
Ep 3: Making of a Scandal
How did Elokeshi’s tragic death become one of Bengal’s first public scandals? We look at the role the media played in shifting focus from Elokeshi’s murder to her infidelity. 'Murd…
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13 min
Ep 2: A Sensational Trial
Nobin’s murder trial and Madhavchandra Giri’s adultery trial turned into spectator sports in Bengal. But was justice served? 'Murder in Bengal' is season 1 of 'Forgotten Crimes,' a…
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15 min
Ep 1: Murder in May
Bengal is shaken to its core when 16-year-old Elokeshi is murdered by her husband Nobin after he discovers she was sexually involved with a powerful Hindu priest. 'Murder in Bengal…
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1 min
Forgotten Crimes: Murder in Bengal Trailer
How did a 16-year-old girl’s murder become colonial Bengal’s biggest scandal? Listen to 'Forgotten Crimes: Murder in Bengal' to find out. This podcast is voiced by Sayani Gupta.