In Meerut, Amit Kashyap was found dead. Initial reports suggested snake bites. Post-mortem revealed strangulation. His wife, Ravita, confessed to plotting the murder with her lover, Amardeep. Ravita had an affair with Amardeep. Amit discovered their relationship, leading to disputes. Ravita strangled Amit and placed a snake to fake the cause of death.
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