Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Kanpur Son Allegedly Plotted Father's Murder Over Property Fears
Vineet Manocha was found dead inside his home in Kanpur.
Police say his son, Subrat, may have planned the killing.
They believe Subrat was worried that his father would give his property to another woman.
Police allege that Subrat asked a former family employee, Vishal, to kill Vineet.
Vishal allegedly promised to blame Subrat's wife, Shalu, if he was caught.
Shalu was arrested early in the investigation but later told police she had been framed.
Subrat was arrested on September 23 after investigators examined phone records and other evidence.
Police say Shalu has not yet been fully cleared.
Vineet Manocha, a 60-year-old pharmaceutical dealer, was found with his throat slit in his Kanpur flat on September 5.
Police allege his son, Subrat, arranged the killing because he feared Vineet would give his property to another woman.
Subrat allegedly hired former family employee Vishal Gautam for Rs 6 lakh and told him to blame Subrat's wife, Shalu, if caught.
Police initially arrested Shalu, Vishal Gautam and Rajkishore before later arresting Subrat on September 23.
Investigators cited call records, CCTV, digital and scientific evidence, recoveries, and other circumstantial evidence in the case.
- Who
- Vineet Manocha, his son Subrat, daughter-in-law Shalu, former employee Vishal Gautam and associate Rajkishore are connected to the case.
- What
- Vineet Manocha was allegedly killed, and police say Subrat conspired with Vishal Gautam over fears about his father's property.
- When
- Vineet was found dead on September 5; Subrat was arrested on September 23.
- Where
- Vineet's flat in the Indira Nagar area of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Police allege Subrat feared his father would transfer his property to another woman or begin living with her.
- Victim
- Vineet Manocha, 60, a pharmaceutical dealer
- Location
- Indira Nagar, Kanpur
- Discovery date
- September 5
- Arrest date
- Subrat was arrested on September 23
- Alleged payment
- Vishal Gautam was allegedly promised Rs 6 lakh
- Investigative evidence
- Call-detail records, CCTV footage, digital and scientific evidence, recoveries and circumstantial evidence
- Status of Shalu
- Police have not yet given her a clean chit