Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Uttar Pradesh Businessman Murder: Religious Leader on the Run
A businessman named Abhishek Gupta was murdered in Aligarh.
Police arrested two men, including the alleged shooter, Mohammad Fazal.
The police suspect Pooja Shakun Pandey and her husband, Ashok Pandey, of hiring the killers due to a money dispute.
However, Abhishek's father claims Abhishek had an affair with Pooja, and she ordered the hit because he was distancing himself.
Pooja Shakun Pandey is now on the run.
The police are investigating the case, looking at CCTV footage, and questioning people involved to get to the bottom of the crime.
Businessman Abhishek Gupta was shot and killed in Aligarh.
Police arrested Mohammad Fazal, one of the alleged shooters.
Police believe Pooja Shakun Pandey and her husband hired the killers.
The victim's father claims his son had an affair with Pooja Shakun Pandey.
Pooja Shakun Pandey is on the run following the murder.
- Who
- Abhishek Gupta was murdered; Pooja Shakun Pandey and Ashok Pandey are implicated.
- What
- Abhishek Gupta was shot and killed. The police have arrested Mohammad Fazal and Ashok Pandey.
- When
- The murder occurred around 9:30 PM on September 23.
- Where
- Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Differing accounts: police say monetary dispute; victim's father alleges an affair and rejection as the motive.
- Victim
- Abhishek Gupta, 30, bike showroom owner
- Suspects
- Pooja Shakun Pandey (on the run), Ashok Pandey (arrested), Mohammad Fazal (arrested), Asif (at large)
- Location
- Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Motive (Police)
- Monetary dispute
- Motive (Victim's Father)
- Affair & rejection
- Payment
- Rs 3 lakh agreed; Rs 1 lakh paid