Moradabad, October 17: In a bid to hide their illicit affair, a woman and her lover brutally killed her sister-in-law by slitting her throat in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. The shocking incident unfolded when 27-year-old Sudha conspired with her 28-year-old lover, Neetu, to eliminate her sister-in-law, Seema Saini, aged 30. Authorities revealed that the pair resorted to murder after Seema discovered their secret relationship, fearing exposure. Following the heinous act, Sudha attempted to mislead police by tying herself up and pretending to be a victim.

The case came to light on October 15 when Seema’s brother, Rahul Saini, returned home to find her lifeless body near a haystack in a pool of blood with Sudha tied up and locked in a room. According to a report by the Times of India, Sudha and Seema were the only ones present during the incident. After the discovery of the corpse, Rahul immediately alerted the police, initiating an investigation into the suspicious circumstances surrounding his sister's death. Muradabad Shocker: Mother Assaults Muslim Cleric with Slippers After Alleged Molestation During Exorcism (Watch Video).

Initial inquiries led authorities to Sudha, whose inconsistent statements raised suspicions. Police noted that Sudha claimed she had been tied up by an unknown intruder. However, as the investigation progressed, her story began to unravel. During questioning, she broke down and confessed to the crime, revealing the involvement of her lover, Neetu. UP Shocker: Man Allegedly Kidnapped, Beaten and Forced to Drink Urine in Moradabad; Three Accused Arrested.

Subsequent police investigations uncovered that Sudha and Neetu had been secretly meeting despite her marriage to Rahul. The motive for the murder stemmed from Seema’s discovery of their affair, which prompted the couple to conspire to eliminate her. Both Sudha and Neetu were arrested, facing charges of murder, while police continue to investigate the case for any further leads.

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