Raman Raghav
Raman Raghav | |
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Mug shot of Raghav | |
| Born | Raghava 1929 |
| Died | 7 April 1994 (aged 65–66) |
| Other names | The Ripper Sindhi Dalwai Talwai Anna Thambi Veluswami Psycho Raman |
| Conviction | Murder |
| Criminal penalty | Death; commuted to life imprisonment |
| Details | |
| Victims | At least 29 |
Span of crimes | 1965–1968 |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
Date apprehended | 27 August 1968 |
| Imprisoned at | Yerawada 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. 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.