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Snakebite Murder: Husband Held in Wife's Death
13 Dec
Summary
- Husband arrested three years after wife's death from snakebite.
- Police uncovered a murder conspiracy initially ruled accidental.
- A snake rescuer friend allegedly supplied the venomous snake.
In a shocking turn of events, police in Badlapur have arrested a husband and three of his associates for the murder of his wife, three years after her death was initially deemed accidental. The victim, Nirja Amberkar, died on July 10, 2022, from a snakebite in her apartment.
Following a review of inconsistencies and newly uncovered evidence, investigators reopened the case, exposing a meticulously planned murder. The arrested individuals include the victim's husband, Rupesh, and his friends Rishikesh Chalke, Kunal Chaudhary, and Chetan Dudhane, who is reportedly a snake rescuer.
Authorities revealed that Rupesh, allegedly driven by domestic disputes, conspired with his friends to eliminate his wife. The plan involved obtaining a venomous snake from Dudhane and ensuring Nirja was bitten within their residence, leading to her fatal demise.
