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Jailbird Masterminds Murder from Prison Cell
16 Dec
Summary
- Inmate serving life sentence directed a 2022 murder via encrypted apps.
- Victim was a realtor involved in a property dispute with another builder.
- The crime was orchestrated from Fatehgarh Central Jail in Uttar Pradesh.
Subhash Singh Thakur, currently serving a life sentence in Fatehgarh Central Jail, Uttar Pradesh, has been apprehended by Maharashtra police for his alleged involvement in a contract killing. The murder of Virar-based realtor Samay Chauhan occurred in February 2022. Investigators revealed that Thakur, a former associate of Dawood Ibrahim, masterminded the operation from prison, utilizing encrypted mobile applications to communicate with accomplices.
The victim, Samay Chauhan, was fatally shot amidst a property dispute with another builder, Rahul Dubey. The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) has been invoked, leading to the arrest of thirteen individuals, including shooters and intermediaries. Although incarcerated, Thakur allegedly maintained control over his criminal syndicate, passing instructions through associates and even during hospital stays.
Evidence, including CCTV footage analysis, suggests that meetings were held to finalize the murder plan while Thakur received medical treatment. The prosecution contends that contract payments were managed and that further investigation is required to trace assets acquired through criminal activities. Thakur has been remanded to police custody until December 22nd.
