India, April 9 -- A fresh development has emerged in the murder case of Bengaluru-based doctor Kruthika Reddy, with police uncovering disturbing digital evidence that allegedly pointed to a planned cover-up by her husband, Mahendra Reddy.

Police said messages recovered from phones and financial apps suggested that he tried to mislead authorities after the crime. In one such message sent to a woman he was reportedly involved with, he allegedly told her not to contact him and to describe their relationship as "just friends" if questioned by police, reported India Today.

"Do not message or call me after seeing this. Once things settle, I will contact you. If police ask about our relationship, say we are just friends. If they ask about repe...