Kanpur : The son of Kanpur-based pharma trader Vineet Minocha admitted to police on Wednesday that he was responsible for killing his millionaire father and that his wife, Shalu Minocha, had no role in the crime. Subrat’s confession came after he was detained on Wednesday and questioned alongside Shalu and former employee Vishal Gautam, who stabbed the millionaire.
Police suspected that Shalu had hired killers to murder 60-year-old Vineet at his Kanpur home. Subrat initially blamed Shalu during questioning but later changed his version and took responsibility for the murder. He was subsequently arrested for involvement in the murder and conspiracy. Raghubir Lal, Vishal told officials that Subrat had asked him to kill his father and had allegedly promised him Rs 6 lakh. Vishal also claimed that Subrat had told him to name Shalu if he was caught.
Subrat initially continued to blame Shalu but changed his account as the interrogation progressed and he became convinced that his arrest was imminent. He reportedly told police that he had initially expected to be arrested immediately. However, after learning that Vishal had not named him in his statement, he became confused about the direction of the investigation. Subrat also said he felt guilty that Shalu had become embroiled in the case because of him and subsequently decided to take responsibility for the murder.
Subrat had discussed carrying out the killing in a way that would make Vineet’s death appear natural. Vishal also claimed Subrat called him around six times on the day of the murder. Vishal further alleged that Vineet spotted them inside the room and raised an alarm, following which he panicked and attacked him with a knife. Police are examining whether financial and property-related concerns played a role in the conspiracy. According to Vishal’s statement, Subrat feared that Vineet might transfer his property to one of the women with whom he allegedly had relationships.
Police said a registered will made in 2022 left Vineet’s properties to his wife Punita, Subrat and daughter Shubhani. Police are examining around 258 calls exchanged between Vishal and Subrat, compared with around 28 between Vishal and Shalu. Vishal purchased a new SIM card on September 3, two days before the murder. Police said five calls made from that number were placed only to Subrat. Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal had earlier questioned why Vishal would call Subrat from the new number if Shalu was the conspirator.
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