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Crime
Patna couple arrested for plotting husband’s murder over Rs 40,000
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 01:00 AM
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Police in Patna have arrested a woman, her lover and a third accomplice for allegedly planning to kill the woman's husband in exchange for Rs 40,000.
Patna police said that a woman and her boyfriend conspired to murder her husband for a payment of Rs 40,000.
According to the investigation, the trio discussed the plan and arranged to carry out the killing, but the scheme was uncovered after a tip‑off.
All three suspects were taken into custody earlier this week and are being held for further questioning.
The police have not disclosed any motive beyond the monetary offer, and the case is being investigated under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code concerning conspiracy to commit murder.
According to the investigation, the trio discussed the plan and arranged to carry out the killing, but the scheme was uncovered after a tip‑off.
All three suspects were taken into custody earlier this week and are being held for further questioning.
The police have not disclosed any motive beyond the monetary offer, and the case is being investigated under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code concerning conspiracy to commit murder.