In the quiet village of Akbarpur Sadat, nestled under the jurisdiction of Bahsuma Police Station in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a horrifying crime unfolded on a seemingly ordinary Sunday morning. The discovery of a young man’s lifeless body inside his home sent shockwaves through the community. A snake, coiled ominously near his bed, led neighbors and family to a grim conclusion: he had succumbed to a venomous bite in the dead of night. But the truth, as revealed by a post-mortem report, was far more sinister—a tale of betrayal, murder, and a chilling attempt to deceive.

The victim, a 25-year-old laborer named Amit Kashyap, known affectionately as Mickey, was not killed by a snake. Instead, he was brutally strangled by his own wife, Ravita, and her lover, Amardeep. In a calculated move to mask their crime, the pair placed a live viper snake beneath Amit’s waist, hoping to convince authorities and villagers that he had died accidentally while sleeping. This gruesome plot, uncovered through meticulous police work, has gripped Meerut, drawing comparisons to another notorious murder in the region—the Saurabh murder case, where a woman named Muskan and her lover dismembered her husband’s body and concealed it in a cement-filled drum.

The incident, which occurred on April 13, 2025, has left the tight-knit community of Akbarpur Sadat reeling. The presence of a real snake at the scene initially lent credibility to the false narrative, but the post-mortem findings shattered the illusion, exposing a murder motivated by infidelity and desperation. As the investigation deepened, a story of marital discord, illicit romance, and cold-blooded planning came to light, painting a tragic picture of a husband betrayed by those closest to him.

A Marriage Torn Apart: The Motive Behind the Murder

At the heart of this tragedy lies a fractured marriage. Amit, a hardworking father of three, had discovered that his wife, Ravita, was engaged in an extramarital affair with Amardeep, a friend of the family. The revelation sparked frequent arguments, turning their home into a battleground of mistrust and resentment. Just three days before his death, on April 10, 2025, Amit and Ravita had a particularly heated confrontation, one that neighbors later recalled hearing from a distance. “Investigations revealed that Amit was aware of Ravita’s extramarital affair with Amardeep, which led to constant fights,” police sources confirmed, underscoring the tension that had been simmering in the household.

For Ravita, the ongoing disputes posed a threat to her relationship with Amardeep. Determined to eliminate the obstacle—Amit—she devised a plan with her lover to end his life and stage the scene to avoid suspicion. During police interrogation, Amardeep revealed the chilling details of their scheme. “They purchased a viper snake from a snake charmer in Mahmoodpur Sikheda village for ₹1,000,” he confessed, admitting that the snake was a key prop in their deception. On the night of the murder, while Amit’s family slept, Ravita summoned Amardeep to their home. As Amit lay unaware, the pair strangled him, silencing his life in a matter of moments. To complete their ruse, they carefully placed the viper under his body, banking on the snake’s presence to mislead investigators.

The choice of a viper, a highly venomous snake common in rural Uttar Pradesh, was no accident. The couple hoped that the sight of the snake, combined with the rural setting, would convince everyone that Amit had fallen victim to a tragic but natural incident. Little did they anticipate that the truth would surface so swiftly, unraveling their carefully laid plans.

The Post-Mortem That Changed Everything

The morning after the murder, Amit’s body was discovered, and the snake near his bed immediately captured attention. Villagers, gripped by fear and superstition, assumed the worst. Some even whispered of supernatural forces, as the snake reportedly remained near Amit’s body, biting him repeatedly even after his death—a detail that fueled local speculation. “A real snake was indeed found at the scene, which reinforced the belief,” locals recounted, explaining how the community initially accepted the snakebite theory. The snake was eventually captured by villagers, sealed in a container, and handed over to the forest department for safekeeping.

Amit’s body was sent for a post-mortem examination on April 14, 2025, at a local hospital. The results were nothing short of staggering. Contrary to the snakebite narrative, the medical report revealed no fang marks or traces of venom. Instead, examiners found clear evidence of violence: bruises and injuries on Amit’s face, neck, and nose, consistent with strangulation. “There were no snakebite marks—instead, there were visible injuries on Amit’s face, neck, and nose,” the report stated, confirming that Amit had died due to suffocation caused by strangulation. The absence of snakebite wounds and the presence of trauma turned the case on its head, prompting police to launch a deeper investigation.

Bahsuma Station House Officer (SHO) Indu Verma took charge of the case, determined to uncover the truth. “After the post-mortem report was received, the police questioned Ravita and other family members,” Verma explained, noting that the discrepancies in the initial story raised red flags. As investigators pressed Ravita, her composure began to crack. Under intense interrogation, she confessed to the crime, admitting that she and Amardeep had orchestrated Amit’s murder. “She had murdered Amit along with Amardeep. To escape suspicion, they bought a snake from a charmer and placed it under Amit’s body after the murder to stage a snakebite,” Ravita revealed, her confession sealing the fate of the conspirators.

The police also learned that the snake charmer from Mahmoodpur Sikheda, a nearby village, had unwittingly played a role in the plot by selling the viper for ₹1,000. While the charmer’s involvement appears to have been limited to the transaction, authorities are continuing to investigate whether others were complicit in the scheme.

A Disturbing Trend: Wives and Lovers Turn Murderers

In recent times, a series of chilling incidents have come to light, where wives, entangled in extramarital affairs, have conspired with their lovers to murder their husbands. These cases, spread across various parts of India, highlight a disturbing pattern of betrayal and violence.

1. Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: The Cement Drum Murder

In a gruesome case from Meerut, Muskan Rastogi, along with her lover Sahil Shukla, murdered her husband, Saurabh Rajput. After drugging him, they stabbed and dismembered his body, sealing the parts in a cement-filled drum. The crime was discovered when Muskan confessed to her parents, leading to their arrest. ​

2. Bhiwani, Haryana: The YouTuber's Betrayal

Ravina, a YouTuber, was arrested for murdering her husband, Praveen, with the help of her lover, Suresh. After Praveen discovered their affair, the duo strangled him and disposed of his body in a drain. CCTV footage played a crucial role in solving the case. ​

3. Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh: A Minor Affair Turns Deadly

Aarti, 25, was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her husband, Rohit Kumar, to continue her relationship with a 17-year-old lover. With the help of the minor and his friend, she killed Rohit and dumped his body in a field. 

4. Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh: Murder for Love

Just two weeks into her marriage, Pragati Yadav conspired with her lover, Anurag Yadav, to murder her husband, Dilip. They hired a contract killer, paying ₹2 lakh, to execute the plan. Dilip was shot and left to die in a field.

5. Ajmer, Rajasthan: A Party Turns Fatal

Janta, along with her boyfriend Bashir Khan Chita, murdered her husband, Mastan Chita, during a party. They got him drunk, slit his throat, and attempted to frame a co-worker for the crime.

6. Jaipur, Rajasthan: Burned to Conceal

Gopali Devi and her lover, Deendayal, killed her husband, Dhanna Lal Saini, after he discovered their affair. They transported his body on a bike and set it on fire in a secluded area to destroy evidence.