‘Killer bahu left out of will’: What triggered Kanpur pharma trader’s murder plot
Police in Kanpur are investigating a murder case involving a pharmaceutical trader, focusing on a 2022 will that excluded his daughter-in-law. Investigators are analyzing hundreds of phone calls between the victim's son and a former servant to determine if a conspiracy existed.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of family inheritance disputes and criminal conspiracy, drawing significant attention to domestic legal and security issues in India.
KANPUR: The 2022 will of 63-year-old pharmaceutical trader Vineet Minocha, which made his wife, son and daughter stakeholders in his property but excluded his daughter-in-law Shalu, is among the key aspects being examined by police in his murder case.Investigators are probing whether the will could have prompted the alleged conspiracy.Police on Monday recorded the statements of Shalu (30), who is currently in jail, and former servant Vishal Gautam after obtaining court permission to question them.While Shalu denied involvement and remained silent on several questions, Vishal reiterated that he carried out the killing at her behest, police said.Over 300 calls between Subrat, Vishal under scannerInvestigators are closely examining the communication between Vineet’s son Subrat and Vishal, after analysing call detail records of seven mobile numbers.
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