Nihita Biswas is a Nepalese woman reported to be engaged to convicted murderer Charles Sobhraj. As reported in July 2008, the pair met through Sobhraj's lawyer, and planned to marry pending an appeal of the life sentence Sobhraj began in 2004 in Nepal.FOX News: Serial Killer Charles Sobhraj, 64, Engaged to Woman, 20 (July 5, 2008) At 20, Biswas is 44 years younger than Sobhraj.
Biswas Mother Hired as Lawyer
It was reported on July 7, 2008, that Subhraj hired Biswas' mother as his lawyer to defend him against allegations of bigamy.The Telegraph: Serpent's Mother CardSIFY News: Nihita’s mother takes up Sobhraj bigamy case
Biswas Statement
After the engagement was announced, Biswas was quoted on her relationship and age difference with Sobhraj.
- "I don't know what he was—what he is now is important. He is a good man. I have seen the way he cares for his family. We have a good relationship. He's innocent. There's no evidence against him."The Times of India: It was love at first sight with Nihita: Sobhraj (July 4, 2008)
- "We are planning a future after his release. We know he is going to be released soon. We are going to be married under French law in France... I am mature enough to decide for myself. Age does not make a difference."FOX News: Serial Killer Charles Sobhraj, 64, Engaged to Woman, 20 (July 5, 2008)
Nihita Biswas Blogs and Commentaries
- Google Blog Search: Nihita Biswas
