Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Husband Arrested in Kanpur Murder Plot After Wife’s Arrest
Shalu had been arrested in connection with her father-in-law Vineet Minocha’s murder.
Her family thought she was innocent.
They asked the Kanpur police to investigate the case fairly.
They also tried to contact her husband, Subrat.
For nearly three weeks, the family believed Subrat was only shocked by what happened.
On Thursday, police arrested Subrat.
He is accused of planning the murder.
Shalu’s brother said the family was surprised because they had not expected Subrat to be involved.
Shalu’s family believed she had been wrongly accused of murdering her father-in-law, Vineet Minocha.
Her family publicly demanded a fair investigation from Kanpur police.
Relatives repeatedly tried to speak with Shalu’s husband, Subrat, while she was in jail.
Subrat was arrested on Thursday for allegedly plotting the murder.
Shalu’s brother Dheeraj Arora said the family was shocked by the allegation against Subrat.
- Who
- Shalu, her husband Subrat, her father-in-law Vineet Minocha, and Shalu’s brother Dheeraj Arora are identified in the report.
- What
- Subrat was arrested for allegedly plotting the murder of Vineet Minocha; Shalu had previously been accused in the case.
- When
- Subrat was arrested on Thursday, after nearly three weeks of Shalu being in jail.
- Where
- The case is in Kanpur, and Dheeraj Arora lives in Lucknow.
- Why
- Police allegedly believe Subrat plotted the murder; the report does not provide further details about the alleged motive.
Family’s Earlier View
Police Allegation
Shalu’s involvement
Family’s Earlier View
Shalu’s family believed she was innocent and had been wrongly accused of the murder.
Police Allegation
Shalu had been accused in connection with Vineet Minocha’s murder, although the report does not give the full police case against her.
Subrat’s role
Family’s Earlier View
The family did not expect Subrat to be involved and initially viewed him as being in shock.
Police Allegation
Subrat was arrested for allegedly plotting the crime.
- Location
- Kanpur
- Victim
- Vineet Minocha
- Previously accused
- Shalu
- Newly arrested
- Subrat
- Arrest allegation
- Plotting the murder
- Family spokesperson
- Dheeraj Arora, Shalu’s elder brother
- Family position
- Shalu was wrongly accused and deserved a fair investigation