Welcome to "Indian Crime Beat," where we uncover a shocking story from Kanchipuram, a temple town known for its peace and spirituality. This episode, titled "Echoes of Betrayal in Holy Halls," dives into the arrest of Jayendra Saraswathi, the Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, a respected spiritual leader accused of being involved in a murder conspiracy. The victim, Sankararaman, was brutally killed in 2004, leading to a scandal that shocked the nation. The police claimed the Shankaracharya orchestrated the murder due to Sankararaman's accusations against him. This case raised many questions: Could a spiritual leader commit such a crime? Was this a divine test or a betrayal hidden in holy robes? As we explore this complex case, we look at how faith, crime, and justice collide in unexpected ways. Stay tuned for the full story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices