Upset over CCTVs at home, how Kanpur woman ‘plotted’ father-in-law’s murder
A Kanpur woman allegedly hired two men to murder her father‑in‑law after a dispute over newly installed CCTV cameras, leading to his fatal stabbing on September 5. Police arrested the two suspects and placed the woman in judicial custody pending further investigation.
- ✓A Kanpur woman allegedly hired two men to murder her father‑in‑law after a dispute over newly installed CCTV cameras, leading to his fatal stabbing on September 5.
- ✓According to the investigation, Shalu Minocha offered Gautam a payment of Rs 6 lakh to carry out the killing, citing his debt of Rs 2 lakh as a motive.
- ✓Gautam allegedly recruited his friend Kishore with an advance of Rs 30,000.
- ✓The plan involved using a duplicate key, which Shalu reportedly handed to Gautam about 20 days before the murder, to gain entry to the family flat in Kalyanpur.
Kanpur police announced the arrest of two men accused of killing 63‑year‑old pharmaceutical businessman Vineet Minocha, following allegations that his daughter‑in‑law Shalu Minocha orchestrated the murder after a family dispute over household finances and recent CCTV installations. Deputy Commissioner of Police SM Qasim Abidi confirmed that the suspects, Vishal Gautam (30) and Raj Kishore (25), were apprehended after an encounter in Ratanpur and have been remanded to judicial custody.
According to the investigation, Shalu Minocha offered Gautam a payment of Rs 6 lakh to carry out the killing, citing his debt of Rs 2 lakh as a motive. Gautam allegedly recruited his friend Kishore with an advance of Rs 30,000. The plan involved using a duplicate key, which Shalu reportedly handed to Gautam about 20 days before the murder, to gain entry to the family flat in Kalyanpur. On the night of September 5, the assailants entered the residence, concealed themselves in the bedroom, and stabbed Vineet repeatedly when he attempted to sleep, after a failed attempt to smother him with a pillow.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about domestic power dynamics and privacy in Indian households, with the victim’s control over finances and the installation of surveillance equipment cited as triggers for the fatal conflict. Authorities are examining the role of familial coercion and financial dependence in violent crimes, while the incident underscores the need for vigilant law‑enforcement response to intra‑family homicide cases in Uttar Pradesh.
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| Issuing Authority | Uttar Pradesh State Bureau (Lucknow) |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | UP State |
| Publication Date | 8 September 2026 |