BSP leader's murder a conspiracy: Delhi Police

March 28, 2013 15:43

Zee News reports: Delhi Police sources said on Wednesday that going by the probe so far in the murder of billionaire realtor and BSP leader Deepak Bhardwaj, the case appears to be a conspiracy.

Sources said contract killers were hired to eliminate Bhardwaj and the motive so far appears to be property or money.

As regards who could be behind the murder, they said either the family or a business rival could have plotted the murder.

The police have so far detained eight people and questioned around 20 others in connection with the murder. Those quizzed include Bhardwaj's wife and younger son.

The 62-year-old real estate tycoon was shot dead on Tuesday by two unidentified men in his farmhouse in New Delhi

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