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Aligarh Businessman Killed in Suspected Contract Hit, Police Investigate Motive
3 Oct
Summary
- 28-year-old bike showroom owner shot dead by two unidentified assailants
- Victim's family accuses couple of orchestrating the murder
- Police arrest one shooter who admits it was a contract killing
On October 1st, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, where a 28-year-old bike showroom owner, Abhishek Gupta, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants. The incident took place near Roravar as Gupta, along with his father Neeraj Gupta and cousin Shivang Gupta, was boarding a bus to return to their village in Hathras.
Gupta was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival, sparking outrage from his family. The victim's family has accused Annapurna Bharti, also known as Pooja Shakun Pandey, and her husband, Ashok Pandey, of orchestrating the murder. Pooja is currently absconding.
The police have made arrests in the case, with one of the shooters, Mohammad Fazal, admitting that the killing was a contract hit carried out with his associate, Asif. Fazal claimed that the Pandeys plotted the murder and offered Rs 3 lakh for its execution. A country-made firearm was recovered from Fazal.
The victim's family alleged that Abhishek had longstanding disputes with the Pandeys, who demanded a stake in his bike agency without investing. Neeraj Gupta, Abhishek's father, also claimed that his son had been in a relationship with Pooja Shakun Pandey and that she had pressured the family to make her a partner in the business.
Aligarh SSP Neeraj Kumar Jadaun stated that multiple investigative teams have scanned CCTV footage, questioned witnesses, and traced the relationships between the Pandeys and the Gupta family. He assured that a thorough investigation is underway, and strict action will follow.
