Meerut Couple Sentenced to Death After Snake Alibi Fails
· India · NDTV, Hindustan Times
A court in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced a couple to death for murder. The couple had claimed a snake bite caused the deaths, but police found the snake had been defanged. The alibi collapsed when investigators discovered the reptile could not have delivered a fatal bite. The verdict highlights the failure of the couple's attempt to mislead investigators.
Why it matters
The case underscores how forensic evidence can defeat fabricated alibis in criminal trials. It also draws attention to the use of animal-related excuses in Uttar Pradesh murder cases.
Read the original report — NDTV
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