Atul Pawar, a 35-year-old man from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, was murdered by venomous snake bite administered through a conspiracy involving his wife Damini Pawar, her accomplice Tushar Kumar, and two snake charmers. The suspects had an extramarital affair and financial motives linked to Atul's insurance policy and jointly owned school. Prior attempts to kill Atul included a vehicular assault. The suspects were arrested and charged, and the victim's child is in grandparents' custody.
Country: India
State/Province: Uttar Pradesh, India
City/Region: Meerut
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Married
Relationship Duration: Approximately 8 years (2018-2026)
Incident Date: July 20, 2026
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How the relationship or connection began.
Approximately 8 years (2018-2026)
Important relationship phases recorded for this case.
Reported red flags or early concern points.
Contributing factors and possible motives from the available sources.
2026-07-20
Recorded relationship or case outcome.
Infidelity
The case involves a marital relationship marked by extramarital affair and financial conflict. The suspects engaged in premeditated conspiracy involving deception and manipulation to murder the victim for financial gain and to eliminate the spouse. The escalation included prior attempted vehicular murder and research into snake-bite methods, indicating a planned and covert approach.
Police investigation confirmed the murder method via autopsy and digital evidence including phone records and photographs. All suspects were arrested and charged. The victim's child is under grandparents' custody. Investigation focused on the conspiracy between the wife and accomplices, including snake charmers.
No reported confusion; suspect identification and charges are clear based on evidence and investigation.
The victim and wife married in 2019 after meeting in 2018. The wife and Tushar initiated an affair while working at their jointly owned school. After a failed vehicular murder attempt, they researched snake-bite methods. On July 16, 2026, they procured a venomous snake. Damini administered sleeping pills to Atul, and on July 17, Tushar and accomplices introduced the snake to bite the sleeping victim, resulting in death.
High risk due to infidelity, financial exploitation, and premeditated violence involving multiple accomplices and use of unconventional murder methods.
Early signs included infidelity and financial disputes, escalating to attempted murder and premeditated homicide using an unusual method. Digital evidence and coordinated investigation were crucial. The case highlights the importance of monitoring relationship red flags and financial motives in domestic violence homicides.
The extramarital affair and prior attempted vehicular assault were key early signals.
Communication records between Damini and Tushar, and the photograph of the snake on Damini's phone helped connect the case.
Autopsy confirming snake bite, phone records, and digital photographs were strongest evidence.
Not reported.
No follow-up reports available beyond initial arrest and charges.
No unresolved issues reported; investigation and charges appear conclusive.