Meerut: Woman, lover murder husband, stage snakebite death with live cobra
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Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- Times of India16:32first to report
A Meerut court convicted Ravita Kashyap and Amar Deep for the murder of Amit Kashyap. The court found that Amit had died of asphyxia rather than a snakebite, contradicting initial claims. The couple allegedly planned the murder, using a live snake to create the illusion of a snakebite. Evidence included testimony from a snake charmer who provided the snake. Sentencing for the convicted individuals is scheduled for October 16, 2025.
Fri, 16 October 2026
2 reports- Times of India11:18
Ravita and Amardeep received the death penalty for the murder of Amit Kashyap in Meerut. They staged the crime scene to resemble a snakebite, raising initial suspicions among family members. A post-mortem revealed that he had died from strangulation rather than a snakebite. The judge emphasized the need to support Ravita's children following the ruling. Both accused were present for the verdict via video conferencing in court.
- Times of India13:50
In a chilling case, a local Meerut court handed down the death penalty to a woman and her accomplice for the heinous murder of her husband. To cover their tracks, they deceitfully placed a snake next to the deceased to simulate a snakebite. The court's decision drew on the Manusmriti and categorized the crime as 'rarest of rare.' The victim's family, having sought justice tirelessly, welcomed the verdict.