Arrested in his father Vineet Minocha’s murder, Subrat told reporters he had wanted him to die and denied any role by his wife, Shalu. Police are now testing his account against Vishal Gautam’s statement, call records, CCTV footage and the September 5 timeline.
The son of Kanpur businessman Vineet Minocha, who was arrested for his father’s murder, has said he wanted him to die because of his relationships with several women, but regretted the manner in which he was killed, according the police officials. The officials said that Subrat called his father a man of “loose character” and that while he did not want him to be stabbed to death, he did want him dead.
Subrat also spoke about his father’s relationships, his own financial difficulties and the alleged plan to kill Vineet. He said the plan was made around three to four months before the murder and that he had discussed it with former employee Vishal Gautam.
Police said Subrat initially blamed his wife Shalu but later took responsibility for arranging the murder. Shalu has denied any role, and police have not given her a clean chit.
‘I WANTED HIM TO DIE’
Asked whether he still believed his father should have died, Subrat referred to Vineet’s relationships with several women. He said Vineet was open about his relationships and would tell the family that what he did was his own business and that they should not interfere.
Subrat’s comments came as police investigated the motive behind Vineet’s killing, including his relationships, his son’s financial difficulties and a possible property angle.
SUBRAT SAYS HE WAS UNDER FINANCIAL PRESSURE
Subrat said Vineet gave him Rs 40,000 every month for his expenses, while his monthly expenditure was around Rs 55,000. Asked how he managed the difference, he said he took loans and used credit cards, which increased his liabilities.
Police have separately found that Subrat had debts of more than Rs 20 lakh, including loans from Money View, ICICI, Navi and a friend. Investigators are also examining an earlier dispute between Vineet and Subrat over money from the sale of office items.
‘THE PLAN WAS MADE 3-4 MONTHS AGO’
Subrat told reporters that the plan to kill Vineet was made three to four months ago and that he had told Vishal about it. He said money was offered to Vishal to carry out the plan and indicated that the intention was to make the death appear natural.
Subrat also said he had the original key to the premises and had got a duplicate made in case the original did not work.
He said he and Vishal met on the evening of September 5 on Virala Road and had spoken over the phone. Subrat claimed Vishal told him he could not carry out the plan alone and needed another person.
