The investigation into the Kanpur millionaire murder of pharmaceutical trader Vineet Manocha has taken a fresh turn after police found that alleged shooter Vishal Gautam made six calls to Manocha’s son Subrat using a newly purchased SIM. Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal said Gautam bought the SIM on September 3, two days before Manocha was killed. The same number was also used to contact Manocha’s daughter-in-law Shalu. Police are now examining why the alleged shooter used the new number to contact Subrat and whether it has any connection with the murder.Why Is Subrat Under Police Scanner?The new call records have widened the Kanpur millionaire murder investigation. Police found that Subrat and Gautam had spoken 309 times between May 1 and September 5, the day Manocha was killed. Investigators are studying around 1,000 pages of call-detail records from seven mobile numbers linked to Subrat, Shalu and Gautam. However, police have not established Subrat’s involvement, and his role remains under investigation.Vishal Gautam allegedly made six calls to Subrat.The calls came from a SIM bought on September 3.Subrat and Gautam had 309 calls over the wider period.The same new number was used to contact Shalu.Police are examining the communication pattern before and after the murder.Background Of Kanpur KillingVineet Manocha, a pharmaceutical trader who ran a business on Birhana Road, was stabbed to death at his residence in the early hours of September 5. Police have arrested his daughter-in-law Shalu, Gautam and Raj Kishore in connection with the case. Gautam, a former employee of Manocha, allegedly told investigators that he carried out the killing at Shalu’s direction.According to the police investigation, Gautam allegedly claimed that Shalu had promised him ₹6 lakh and a job for carrying out the killing. Shalu has denied planning the murder. Investigators are checking these statements against CCTV footage, phone records and other evidence rather than treating the allegations as established facts.Also Read: Greater Noida Hit-and-Run: CCTV Shows Pedestrian Flung by Speeding CarFresh Twist In Kanpur KillingThe six calls from the new SIM have become an important part of the latest police inquiry. Officers are trying to establish why Gautam contacted Subrat through a number purchased shortly before the murder, particularly because the same number was connected to Shalu. Police have also questioned Shalu and Gautam in jail after receiving court permission.Investigators are also examining Gautam’s movements after the killing. Police said he made five calls to associate Raj Kishore before taking an Uber to his hiding place. The cab route, driver’s account and digital payment records are being checked as investigators build a timeline of the alleged crime.Key HighlightsVineet Manocha was killed at his Kanpur residence on September 5.Alleged shooter Vishal Gautam bought a new SIM two days before the murder.Gautam allegedly made six calls to Manocha’s son Subrat from that number.Police records show 309 calls between Subrat and Gautam before the killing.Shalu and two associates have been arrested in the case.Police are investigating Subrat’s possible role but have not established his involvement.Investigation Widens In KanpurThe Kanpur millionaire murder case has entered a new stage after investigators discovered the six calls from the newly purchased SIM. Police are examining the communications of Subrat, Shalu and Gautam alongside CCTV, financial records and movement details. Shalu and two associates remain in custody in connection with the case, while Subrat’s role is still being investigated. Further evidence and questioning will determine how the case develops.Disclaimer: This content is provided only for knowledge purposes and to provide news information.
