Kanpur trader's will omission sparks murder plot investigation

Police say a murder plan in Kanpur grew out of a will that cut daughter‑in‑law Shalu out of the estate of pharma trader Vineet Minocha. Investigators are reviewing the will and more than 300 phone calls recorded between Minocha's son Subrat and Vishal, the man accused of carrying out the killing. Shalu has denied any role in the crime. Vishal, however, told police that Shalu directed him to kill her father‑in‑law. The probe also looks at the family's financial dealings, with officers focusing on Subrat's large debts as a possible motive. Over 300 calls between Subrat and Vishal suggest they coordinated the plot, according to call‑log analysis. Financial records show Subrat owed substantial sums, raising suspicion that he may have seen the will's exclusion as a way to solve his money problems. The police have not yet named any other suspects, but they are examining whether Subrat financed the murder or pressured Vishal. The case highlights how disputes over inheritance can turn violent, especially when large debts are involved. Authorities continue to question Vishal and Shalu while they sift through call data and bank statements for further evidence.