Who is Subhash Singh Thakur and what was he arrested for?

Subhash Singh Thakur, already serving a life sentence, was arrested for orchestrating a contract killing of a builder in Virar in 2022.

How did Subhash Singh Thakur commit murder from jail?

Thakur allegedly used encrypted mobile apps to pass instructions to his associates who carried out the contract killing.

What was the motive behind the Virar builder's murder?

The murder of realtor Samay Chauhan stemmed from a property dispute between Chauhan and another builder.

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Jailbird Masterminds Murder from Prison Cell

16 Dec

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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.

Jailbird Masterminds Murder from Prison Cell

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.