Shalu, the daughter-in-law of pharmaceutical trader Vineet Minocha, was seen dancing with her husband, Subrat, during a recent family celebration. The event highlighted the close-knit relationships within the Minocha family, showcasing moments of joy and togetherness among relatives.
Shalu was arrested on Monday for allegedly masterminding the murder of her father-in-law after a former employee claimed she hired him for Rs 6 lakh. She allegedly said her father-in-law, Vineet Minocha (63), had installed the CCTV cameras 15-20 days earlier for security purposes. Vishal subsequently enlisted his unemployed acquaintance, Raj Kishor (30), promising him an advance of Rs 30,000. The accused allegedly provided Vishal with the original key to their residence around 20 days before the murder, allowing him to make a duplicate. On Sept 5, the woman reportedly informed the accused that she, along with her husband and their son, would be attending a party.
However, videos recorded by the staff confirmed the couple’s presence there.
Police said Shalu Minocha and her husband Subrat were at Cosmozin Lounge in Tilak Nagar when the assailants allegedly killed Vineet. Police said the alleged murder plot stemmed from a dispute over CCTV cameras installed by the victim in their apartment for security, which the woman claimed violated her privacy and caused her emotional distress. Shalu admitted her involvement in the presence of female police officers after being confronted with the other accused, Vishal Gautam, according to police. Police said the woman had engaged Vishal, who had previously worked at Vineet’s pharmaceutical store. Police said she permitted Vishal and Raj to enter Ratan Orbit Apartment in Kalyanpur despite initial resistance from the security officer.
The killers purportedly kept her informed through WhatsApp calls , messages and voice calls, and she allegedly guided them. Police found that the lounge’s camera DVR had no storage. She allegedly claimed they were delivering medicines and had Vishal registered under the fictitious name Shivam.
Kanpur: A video showing a woman dancing at a lounge on the night her elderly father-in-law was murdered surfaced on Wednesday and went viral on social media, even as police investigations revealed that she allegedly remained in touch with the assailants during the crime.