‘Looked after his food, medicine’: Family of 'killer bahu' denies charges
The family of Shalu Manocha, who is accused of orchestrating the murder of her father-in-law in Kanpur, has denied the allegations. Police are currently investigating the involvement of her husband, Subrat, while analyzing digital evidence.
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This case highlights ongoing criminal investigations into domestic violence and contract killings, drawing significant public and media attention in India.
KANPUR: Five days after pharmaceutical trader Vineet Manocha was stabbed to death inside his Kanpur home, questions over who knew about the alleged murder plot have brought his son Subrat Manocha under scrutiny.The main focus of the investigation remains Subrat's wife, Shalu Manocha, whom police allege helped plan the murder and enlisted two alleged contract killers, Vishal Gautam and Raj Kishore.Shalu's family, however, has rejected the allegations. Her elder brother Dheeraj Arora and sister Sonia Mehrotra told reporters on Thursday that it was difficult to believe she could have orchestrated the killing.Arora said Shalu was close to Vineet and regularly looked after his food and other daily needs.
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