Snakebite Plot Fails: Woman and Lover Sentenced to Death for Husband's Murder
A woman and her lover were sentenced to death in Meerut after framing her husband's strangulation as a snakebite.
In a chilling case of betrayal and calculated deception, a Meerut court has sentenced a woman and her paramour to death for the cold-blooded murder of her husband. The duo attempted to execute a macabre plan to make a brutal strangulation appear as a tragic accident caused by a venomous snake, but their elaborate ruse was eventually dismantled by forensic science.
The Deadly Deception
The incident unfolded in April 2025 in Akbarpur Sadat village, located within the jurisdiction of the Bahsuma police station in the Meerut district. Amit Kashyap was found dead on his bed, a scene that initially appeared to be a freak accident. To ensure the narrative of a natural death, the accused, Ravita Kashyap and her accomplice Amardeep, strategically placed a live snake directly beneath Amit's lifeless body.
Ravita played the role of the grieving widow, telling her family and the authorities that her husband had been bitten by the snake while he was asleep. With a live snake present at the scene and marks on the victim's skin that resembled snakebites, the plan seemed almost foolproof.
Forensics Expose the Truth
Despite the staged scene, investigators remained suspicious. The discrepancies in the circumstances of the death prompted a rigorous forensic examination and a post-mortem analysis that completely overturned Ravita's claims.
The medical report revealed a horrifying reality: Amit Kashyap had not died from venom, but from asphyxia. The forensic evidence provided a clear picture of the struggle, showing that intense physical pressure had been applied to Amit's nose, mouth, and neck.
The Evidence that Sealed Their Fate
The prosecution presented critical medical findings that proved the victim had been strangled. Key evidence included:
- Fractured Hyoid Bone: A classic indicator of strangulation.
- Thyroid Cartilage Damage: Further proof of violent pressure applied to the throat.
- Lack of Venom: The post-mortem confirmed that snake venom played no part in the cause of death.
The Final Verdict
The court found that the placement of the live snake was a deliberate attempt to mislead the law and cover up a criminal conspiracy. Following the conviction of Ravita Kashyap and Amardeep for murder and criminal conspiracy on October 7, the court delivered its final judgment on Friday.
Recognizing the cold-blooded nature of the crime and the calculated effort to deceive the justice system, the Meerut court handed down the capital sentence, ordering both Ravita and Amardeep to be executed by death.