175. The Man Who Solved 26/11, Kasaab & Indrani Mukherjee | Rakesh Maria
Update: 2025-12-07
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He solved the 1993 blasts, interrogated Ajmal Kasab, and reshaped Mumbai’s police force—Rakesh Maria is one of India’s most legendary cops. Listeners know we’ve been hinting at “that one guest” for years, and we can’t believe we’re saying this: he’s finally on Desi Crime. In this interview, Maria opens up about investigations, politics, and the human cost of law enforcement. This is a rare conversation with the man behind India’s biggest cases.
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Thank you so much for bringing this. Vijay is a real life hero. Amazed at this ability to recall so many names and dates accurately. This will rank as one of the best ever podcasts of all time! Keep it up.