PANJIM: Vasco Police have arrested Raeez Shaikh, a resident of Chicalim, in connection with the alleged murder of Amar Naik. Shaikh was apprehended at Mopa Airport upon his return from Dubai and subsequently taken into custody by Vasco Police for further investigation.
30 year old businessman Amar Naik from New Vaddem was shot dead in a posh area in Bogmalo Vasco. The assailants fled the scene after shooting. Rs 5 lakh was paid to the contract killers
The motive appeared to be a property deal, while other sources says it was a love affair
Subsequently, three accused Shailesh Gupta (29) and Shivam Singh (22), both natives of Uttar Pradesh and Ravi Shankar Yadav (30), native of Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh were arrested by Vasco Police
The police revealed that Yadav, residing at Anjuna, had allegedly hired two contract killers namely Shailesh and Shivam, both natives of Uttar Pradesh to kill Amar.
The two assailants, both from Mumbai and natives of Uttar Pradesh, were arrested after committing the crime.
During interrogation, the contract killers broke down and led the police to Yadav.
Police recovered two guns used in the shooting.
Police have now arrested Raeez Shaikh, a resident of Chicalim at Mopa airport on his return from Dubai