Welcome to CrimePod Castle, where we uncover the dark and forgotten truths of history. In Episode 3 of our series Ghosts of the Past, host Amitesh Surwar explores the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi—India’s youngest Prime Minister—and the far-reaching consequences of his tragic death.

On May 21, 1991, Rajiv Gandhi was killed by a suicide bomber at a campaign rally in Tamil Nadu. The investigation revealed a chilling conspiracy involving the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), stemming from his decision to send Indian peacekeepers to Sri Lanka. This episode uncovers:

• Rajiv Gandhi’s life, leadership, and political legacy.
• The events of the fateful night in Sriperumbudur.
• The complex investigation exposed an international nexus of extremism and militancy.
• The trial, the verdicts, and the  ...