Contract killer seeks police help over unpaid fees

A year-old murder case in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut has taken a surprising turn after a contract killer filed a police complaint for not paying the promised amount for the crime. The killer claimed that he was given a contract of Rs 20 lakh to kill Anjali, a lawyer, but did not receive the amount.

Anjali was shot dead by two assailants almost a year ago while returning home from a milk stall. Her husband and in-laws were initially detained on suspicion of hiring the killers over a property dispute. However, they were later released after police cleared them of any involvement.

Days after the crime, police arrested the alleged shooters, Neeraj Sharma and Yashpal. They were allegedly hired by a man named Suresh Bhati. Investigators revealed that the attackers stayed at Neeraj’s house the night before the murder. Police also seized two scooters and a pistol linked to the crime.

Now, Neeraj Sharma, who was recently released on bail, has filed a police complaint, alleging that Anjali was actually murdered at the behest of her husband, mother-in-law Sarla Gupta, and father-in-law Pawan Gupta. Neeraj claimed that a deal worth Rs 20 lakh was agreed and he even went to jail as per the agreement.

According to sources, Neeraj has accused the police of exonerating the true masterminds and has demanded a fresh probe. He also reportedly provided new evidence related to the case.

“Anjali’s mother-in-law, father-in-law, husband and one Dushyant Sharma called me to their shop and told me, ‘You should get Anjali killed. She has been harassing us and taking all the properties under her control.’ , and has filed many cases against us,” the complaint said.

Neeraj claimed that he was promised Rs 20 lakh and five shops in TP Nagar, Meerut. “When the police arrested us, we did not reveal the names of Anjali’s in-laws. We also did not provide any information about them because we had a financial agreement. Now we regret our mistake, and that’s why we’re releasing all the details. the shooter said.

Neeraj claimed that the victim’s husband informed him about her timings and when she would leave.

“These people have been harassing Anjali for many years and I am witness to this. Therefore, I request you to take strict action against all of them and charge them with conspiracy to kill Anjali,” the complaint said.

Ayush Vikram, senior police officer of Meerut city, said an inquiry would be initiated and action would be taken against the accused if any new facts came to light.