Ekta Gupta Murder Mystery:
In Kanpur, within the DM compound, lies the official residence of the esteemed DM. Many judges of the district also reside nearby in this neighborhood. This area is regarded as the most protected part of Kanpur, under constant 24-hour surveillance by the police. And it is precisely here that the unthinkable happened—a murder. The killer needed to dispose of the body and cleverly chose the DM's bungalow, leading to shocking revelations.
The DM Compound and its Powerhouse Resident
In our country, there is a saying: the trio with ultimate power are the PM, CM, and DM. The PM reigns over the nation, the CM over a state, and the DM over a district. Let's talk about the Kanpur district in Uttar Pradesh. The DM here is a central figure with command over the entire area. This influential person is Rakesh Kumar Singh, the District Magistrate. His residence lies in what is popularly known as the DM compound, housing nearby esteemed judges as neighbors.
A Breach in DM Compound Security
This tells you a lot about how VVIP and secure this petite section of Kanpur is. It is a restricted area, inaccessible even to the general public. Around the clock, guards are posted at every corner and avenue. Now, what would you say about the audacity and cunningness of a murderer who chooses this compound to bury a corpse?
Police Reached DM Compound in the Dead of Night
It was a Saturday night, on the cusp of merging with Sunday. As the afternoon clock ticked to one, a dark veil fell upon the city, cloaking many secrets. The Kanpur police arrived at the DM's bungalow with necessary accouterments: post mortem house staff, laborers, a hearse, and excavation tools. Their only concern was that news of their visit doesn't reach the media.
'Aaj Tak' Reporters on the Scene
But media is astute. Even before the police, our reporters sensed something amiss and reached the location. The gates inside were locked. With no alternative path, our reporter began reporting atop the boundary wall, right in front of the DM's residence surrounded by judges' homes, unfolding the nocturnal digging by Kanpur police.
Skeleton of a Woman Emerged from a Five-foot Pit
Amidst all this, the digging continued. After a five-foot-deep hole, the police uncovered what they were seeking. Missing since June 24, an unfortunate wife of a Kanpur businessman, 32-year-old Ekta Gupta, was retrieved in skeletal form. Her remains were wrapped in a plastic sheet by the post mortuary team and placed in a hearse. The Kanpur police officers quietly left the DM compound in the darkness of night.
Ekta Gupta was Rahul Gupta's Wife
The live operation concluded, the corpse unearthed. Now let's pivot to the full tale. Taking center stage are primary characters: Ekta Gupta and Rahul Gupta. Then the gym, Green Park Gym, plays a significant part. However, a living character tied to this lifeless one is Vimal Soni, a gym trainer.
Captured Images in the Gym's CCTV
Ekta frequently visited this gym. On the morning of June 24th, she checked in, recorded by CCTV at 7 AM. Footage captures her exit as well, leaving a void thereafter, unseen via pictures or known to relatives. Her phone turned off, drawing anxiety. With no signs by evening, Rahul Gupta filed a kidnapping report.
Seeking Help from Police and Politicians
Distraught, Rahul sought assistance from every top officer, from CM to PM, and familiarity with an IB officer. Despite all efforts, Ekta remained missing.
FIR Named Gym Trainer Vimal Soni
Rahul, suspicious of her disappearance, named gym trainer Vimal Soni responsible. Subsequently, investigations revealed Vimal too was missing, with his phone switched off. Four months passed with no trace of Vimal.
Vimal Soni Captured After Four Months
The turning point came with a phone call to a relative. This led to tracking Vimal down and capturing him. Upon interrogation, Vimal confessed to the murder.
Ekta's Body Buried in DM Compound
Yet, he misled the police about the location, claiming it was in a river or unknown. Persistent questioning eventually unveiled the truth—that he buried the body in the DM compound, shocking authorities—an integral part of events previously disclosed.
Bond, Romance, and Murder
Now the question: why did Vimal kill Ekta? From Vimal's narrative, after she joined the gym, they first bonded, growing into a romantic relationship. However, his family arranged a marriage in May, and the tilak was completed. Ekta, upon learning, was displeased.
Ekta Disapproves Vimal's Engagement
Ekta didn't want Vimal married, leading to discord. On June 24th, her arrival at the gym resulted in tension, culminating in Vimal driving her to nearby Green Park Stadium's parking. There, he strangled her and later, drove to the DM compound, dug an eight-foot grave, and buried the body.
Police's Tarnished Reputation
Leaving romance aside, many holes appeared in the police theory regarding this murder and body disposal. How Vimal supposedly drove a car inside the DM's residence, stealthily digging and burying—a scrutiny for Kanpur police can't hide.
Police Crafted Cover Story
Hence, the police concocted a narrative, claiming a nearby gym instructor, once holding keys, led to the compound's door allowing Vimal's entry.
Car Passage Doubt Cast
While Kanpur police mention a door, our reporters tested its width, incompatible with an i10 passage, unraveling more doubts.
Suspicion on Timeline of the Incident?
Moving to police's secondary theory, CCTV records show Vimal's entry at 7:50 AM. His 45-minute window for the act seems implausible without detection.
Police Claimed Unexpected Murder!
An assertion was made, framing June 24th's murder as spontaneous, not premeditated. Questions arise: within two hours, can Vimal execute a murder and decide endgame strategy?
Embarrassment for Police
As revealed, Ekta hadn't attended the gym for 18 days before June 24th. Yet police recovered ropes and scarves from the car, indicating premeditated act. The circumstance at DM's territory led to profound embarrassment for the police.
