Nagpur lensman’s murder: Shooter Shukla was involved in Rs 50 theft in MP

Nagpur: In the murder case of photographer Vinay, also known as Bablu Poonekar, in Raj Nagar, Nagpur, sensational information has emerged revealing that the shooter, Hemant Shukla, had stolen jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh from the house of Sakshi Grover’s in-laws in Katni, Madhya Pradesh. Grover is already in police custody, while Shukla is on the run. A team of Nagpur police is camping in Raipur and another in Haryana to trace Shukla.

Reports said that Sakshi and Hemant first crossed paths at a gym in Katni, Madhya Pradesh. Relatives of Sakshi became aware of their connection which led to Hemant’s dismissal from the gym where he worked as an instructor. Later, Hemant relocated to Raipur but maintained regular contact with Sakshi. Around a year-and-a-half ago, when Sakshi’s relatives were away for work, she apprised Hemant about the situation. Together, they hatched a plan to commit theft at her in-laws’ residence.

Following Hemant’s instructions, Sakshi went for a stroll in the night and left the house door ajar. With no one in the house, Hemant entered and made away with gold ornaments worth Rs 50 lakh kept in a cupboard. Upon discovering the theft, relatives lodged a complaint about the stolen jewellery valued at Rs 20 lakh. Hemant was arrested after an investigation, but he resumed contact with Sakshi after being released on bail.

The duo had been involved in a blackmailing racket targeting Poonekar for the past two years. It is noteworthy that last Saturday, Hemant brazenly entered Poonekar’s house in broad daylight, fatally shooting him twice. Sakshi, originally from Madhya Pradesh, had lost her husband three years ago, and had moved to her parents’ residence in Nagpur. The police are actively searching for Hemant Shukla.

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