Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Kanpur Businessman Murder Probe Focuses on Daughter-in-Law’s Alleged Role
Police are investigating the killing of businessman Vineet Minocha in Kanpur.
He was allegedly stabbed 26 times inside his home.
Police say his daughter-in-law, Shalu Minocha, planned the murder.
They allege she stayed at a party while the attack happened.
Police also say she guided the alleged killers by phone.
A former house help named Vishal and his associate Raj Kishore were arrested.
Investigators believe Shalu was angry about surveillance, restrictions on late-night parties and household spending.
The suspects allegedly planned to make the death look like a heart attack.
Police are checking videos and phone records to establish what happened.
Police allege that Shalu Minocha plotted the stabbing death of her 63-year-old father-in-law, Vineet Minocha.
The murder allegedly occurred while Shalu and her husband were attending a party at Cosmogin Lounge.
Police say Shalu remained in contact with the alleged killers and guided them during the attack.
Former family employee Vishal and his associate Raj Kishore were arrested after an encounter.
Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage, party timelines, phone records and suspect conversations.
- Who
- Vineet Minocha, a 63-year-old businessman, was killed; police allege his daughter-in-law Shalu Minocha planned the crime with former employee Vishal and Raj Kishore.
- What
- Vineet Minocha was allegedly stabbed 26 times in his home.
- When
- The murder reportedly occurred on a Saturday night; Shalu and her husband returned home around 3 a.m. Police also cite an argument on July 28 as a turning point.
- Where
- At the Minocha family home in Kanpur, while Shalu was allegedly at Cosmogin Lounge.
- Why
- Police allege Shalu acted out of resentment over CCTV surveillance, objections to late-night parties and control over household spending.
- Victim
- Vineet Minocha, a 63-year-old businessman
- Location
- Kanpur
- Alleged method
- Stabbing; police say the victim was attacked 26 times
- Main accused
- Daughter-in-law Shalu Minocha, according to police
- Arrested suspects
- Vishal, a former family employee, and Raj Kishore
- Alleged payment
- A Rs 6 lakh contract, with Rs 2 lakh allegedly paid upfront
- Evidence under review
- CCTV footage, party timing, phone records and conversations