Investigation story - Part I

Characters:

CID Team: Acp, DCP, Salunkhe, Daya, Freddy and Tasha ( Main cast while rest of the team in supporting role;

Story Characters:

1) Anil Sahani (55) : Industrialist.

2) Meenal Anil. Sahani (52) : One of the well-known model of her times. She was first married to Jay Chauhan, another well- known Industrialist but after he committed suicide due to bankruptcy she later married to Anil Sahani.

3) Ajay. Anil. Sahani (26) : Son of Anil Sahani and his previous wife Smita, who died due to some incurable disease. He is in 25% partnership with his dad in their company.

4)Tanya Sharma (25) : She is Ajay's fiancee and a Doctor by profession.

5) Abhay Sahani ( 24): Anil and Meenal's son, who at current is studying at abroad

6)Mansi (32) : She is Anil's personal secretary and manages his work in his absence.

7)Mohan Sahani ( 72): Anil's father. He is retired from business and enjoys his time at his home.

8) Aakash: (31): Anil's manager

Sahani's Bungalow, Mumbai

It was a huge four storied bungalow, with each floor occupied with five to seven rooms. The ground most floor was reserved for the parties and meetings, while the second floor was reserved for office and meeting purposes, the third floor had rooms for the members of the family and top most and the last level was reserved only for the owner and his wife which was Anil Sahani himself and his wife Meenal.

Anil Sahani age 55 was an well-known Industrialist, he owned textile factories, which were providing him with lots of money, along with this he used to gain much more profits from stocks, horse racing. In all he was very well rich but at the same time was very much greedy and was not at all moral in his values. He used to deceive people and would take-over their wealth also despite being married and having a son, he used to flirt with every other woman. In short, A filthy rich womanizer.

As Anil was turning 56 in the upcoming week, he was planning for a grand birthday party for his colleagues, friends and families. Since he wanted it to be best party, he hired many of the well known event managers and spent lots of money for this, he sent invitations to many of his friends and business tycoons, he also sent a special invitation to Dcp Shamsher Chitrole and Acp Pradyuman.

It was only a week left for his Birthday party so preparations were at its peek, also Anil Sahani decided to read his mother's will in a private function consisting his family which was held just after the party. Due to all this commotion and hectic week, Anil decided to stay at his home till his birthday, so he was performing all his duties and work from his home, his secretory Mansi and manager Aakash used to come over his mansion after office to discuss about the things or to get his signatures on the important tenders and documents.

...

5 days prior the birthday party.

Anil's Study Room.

Evening, 18:30

Anil was seating in his big chair and was checking the documents and files brought by his Secretary mansi while Mansi stood in front of him. After checking the files, Anil was about to sign it when he noticed Mansi's furious face

"What's wrong Mansi?" he asked while singing the documents.

Mansi was already pissed off so when Anil asked her, her anger burst-ed out,

"WHAT"S WRONG?" You ask me, WHAT's Wrong?" she snorted angrily as she folded her hand across-ed her chests, Anil knew she was very much angry on him, so he kept his work aside as he made a way towards her, he turned her towards himself so that she could face her.

"Mansi, I really have no idea what's wrong about you? If you don't tell me what's wrong, then how would I know.. Please tell me, what's wrong? why are you so pissed of? Did anyone said something to you?"

"Anil, that woman, I will kill her if she ever crosses my path again.."

"Who?"

"who else? your wife..That Bitch, who the hell does she think of herself? how could she insult me? that.." before Mansi could complete her sentence Anil interrupted.

"Mansi, don't worry about her. You know it very well that she doesn't matter to me, so don't think about her.." Anil replied while embracing Mansi. Mansi was still not convinced by Anil's answer so she released herself from his clutches and looked straight in his eyes as she asked her next question to him.

"Anil, when are we getting married?" Anil sighed and moved towards his desk to get his cigar pack, he pulled out one of the cigars and placed in his mouth and was about to lit when Mansi repeated her question once again.

"Anil, are you listening ( Mansi asked in a slightly annoyed manner) I'm asking when are we getting married?"

Anil took a long puff of his cigar and answered, "soon Mansi.."

"When..?"

But Anil didn't replied, this made Mansi mad and she turned him towards her with a jerk.

"Anil you are not playing with me..are you?" she asked angrily.

Anil smirked looking at her as he released her grip from his.

"Anil, I dare you. If you are planning to ditch me, I swear, I will not leave you, I will make sure that you have to pay for it and.." Mansi was threatening Anil but it was not well received by him before she could say anything against him, Anil grabbed her neck, such that his nails got dig inside her flesh, she squealed in pain and tried hard to remove from his clutches but failed miserably in front of his immense strength.

"Mansi, don't you dare threaten me. Okay. (and he tighten his grip on her neck) If you are thinking that I would tolerate your this behaviour just because I like you than you are highly mistaken lady. I wouldn't tolerate this and let me make one thing clear darling, If I can leave Meenal for your sake then I can even leave you for anyone's sake, do you get it? ( Anil slammed her hard on the desk and moved towards the other room to attend the call. Meanwhile Mansi got up from the table and looked at Anil who was busy talking to someone else on the phone, she was extremely furious over Anil's this act, though she knew Anil was womaniser and changes woman just like his socks but still she was agitated with the thought that he was thinking to replace her, "HER". She can't tolerate her insult definitely not; a spark of hatred could be seen in her eyes. She was not going to forgive him, she was going to teach him a lesson sooner or later he has to face his consequences.

"I'm not going to forget this insult Mr Anil Sahani, you have to pay for it and trust me you are going to pay for it very soon.."

She wiped the lone tear which escaped from the corner of eye and left the room hurriedly as she decided something.

…

After playing card games with his friends Anil returned home heavily drunk. His servants helped him to reach till his bedroom, once he was in bedroom, the servants removed his shoes and made him sleep on his bed, Meenal thanked the servants and closed the door after they left. She glanced at her husband who at rite now was not at all in his senses; she nodded her head in disgusted manner and sat next to him.

"kyun peete ho itna tum? Doctor ne mana kiya hain na tumhe, phir..agar tumhe kuch hogaya toh.."

Anil who was resting his head on the sofa head got up and looked at his wife in disgusted manner,

"tumhe mujhe batane ki jarurat nhi hain ki mujhe kya karna chahiye..samhji..tum aapne kaam se kaam rakho, mere aur mere kamon ke bich main mat pado, main janta huin mere liye shai kya hain aur galat kya hain.." he answered rudely to her.

Meenal knew there was no point in arguing with him so she left the room and left him alone, watching her moving out Anil commented,

"pata nhi maine tum jaise aurat ke saath shaddi kaise ki? Mujhe tumhare satah shaadi hi nhi akrni chahiye thi, tumse saath shaadi karke main bohaut pachta raha huin..jab se tumahre saath shaddi huwi hain mere piche sab musibatein hi padi hain..dur hojao mere nazron se..GET OUT! "

Meenal was hurt by his words she left the room without saying anything.

…

Next Day (4 days prior to the party)

Anil was listening some music in his study room when there was knock on the door, Anil got up and opened the door and found Ajay standing outside, he was holding some documents, Anil asked him to come inside.

Ajay: Dad, yeh kuch tenders hain, aap isse study kar lijiye aur mujhe apna final decision bata dijiye..

Anil took the documents copy and kept at the table and signalled Ajay to seat. Ajay refused but then Anil told him he has something important to discuss so Ajay agreed. Anil got up from his chair and stood up and sat next to Ajay's chair.

Anil: Ajay.

Ajay: yes dad.

Anil: I'm proud of you my Son (and he patted Ajay's shoulder) tumne mere company ke kaam kafi ache tareeke se sambhala hain..

Ajay: Thanks dad..

Anil: Beta Ajay, jaise company ke baremain mere sari bateein mante ho wiase agar baaki kamon main bhi mere batein mante toh behtar hoga..( Ajay knew what he was speaking so before he could continue he said)

Ajay: Dad, main janta huin aap kya kehan chathe hain..but the answer is NO, main apki yeh baat nhi manunga..

Anil: tumhe mani hi hogi Ajay,

Ajay: maine keh diya hain dad, main aapki yeh baat kabhi nhi manunga..main apke pasand ke ladki se shaddi nhi akrunga..maine aapse keh diya hain ki agar main Shadii karunga toh sirf Tanya se..phir apko yeh baat pasand ho ya nhi..

(this angered anil)

Anil: Ajay, tum jante ho na ki tum kya keh raeh ho? Tum mere baat nhi manoge?

Ajay: nhi dad..(and Ajay got up to leave but stopped when Anil called him)

Anil: toh ek baat samjh lo Ajay, jiss waqt tum uss ladki se shaddi akr loge tab se iss ghar ko bhul jana, aur haan agar tum ne uss ladki se shaddi kit oh main tumhe meri jaydad aur iss ghar aur office se dono se nikal dunga..yeh tum baat samjh lo..

Ajay: You can't do that Dad..

Anil: of course I can't do that. ( anil answered while laughing)

Ajay (thinking) how could he? Yeh meri zindagi hain main apni marzi se jiu..unhe kya? Kya maine unhe bata ta hui ki wo apne zindagi main kya kare..nhi na..then wo kyiu? Unhe kissne haq diya ki wo mere zindagi control akre..who the hell he is? Agar aap mere dad na hote toh kab ka..

(Ajay left the room angrily.)

…

Finally at the day of birthday party.

Sahani Bungalow, Mumbai; 20:15

The Bungalow was decorated beautifully with flowers and lighting. All invitees right from high class business man to politicians, film stars and A1 officers were present at the party and were enjoying themselves. There was music, starters, drinks and what not; everything was perfect and rite at its place. All the guests were having fun and discussing, meanwhile Ajay and his fiancée Tanya were busy greeting guests, Meenal were busy chattering with her friends, Mansi and Aakash were busy handling Anil's business partners while Anil's dad, Mohan Sahani was observing all this from his room, as he was not really a party person. So he chose to stay in his room.

When suddenly Ajay noticed two men entering in the party he quickly headed towards them with Tanya. They both greeted them.

Ajay: Hello Dcp Sir, hello Acp Sir (he shook hands with the head of CID department) I'm glad that you attended the party (Ajay smiled looking at them)

DCP Chitrole: aare aana hi pada aakhir Sahani sahib ne personally invite kiya tha,kyu Pradyuman..

Acp Pradyuman: Haan, yeh tho hain..( Acp replied while eying the party guests)

When they were busy talking one of the servants came running towards Ajay.

Servant: Sir..

Ajay : kya huwa?

Servant: Sir, wo Anil sir aapne room ka darwaza nhi khol rahe, maine kabse unnhe bula raha huin, par wo hain ki darwaza hi khol nhi rahe..

Ajay: tumne Dad se kaha ki sab guests aaye hain..

Servant: haan Sir, par wo koi jawab nhi de rahe, Kab se aapne room main baithkar gane sun rahe hain aur gane ka volume bhi badha ke rakha hai.

Ajay: gana iss waqt? ( Ajay said confusingly) tumne unnke cell par call kiya?

Servant: haan Sir, kiya tha par wo call bhi receive nhi kar rahe..

Ajay: Dad call receive nhi kar rahe? Ruko main call akrta huin..(and he tried calling his dad but to no avail, he didn't received the call, Ajay got worried for him, seeing him worried, Meenal who noticed this headed towards his direction)

Meenal: Ajay kya huwa?

Ajay: Mom, Dad apna call receive nhi kar rahe..

Meenal: wo busy honge shayad..

Ajay: Mom, wo apne kamre se jawab bhi nhi de rahe..

Meenal: pata nhi ab kya huwa ( meenal said in worried tone)

Dcp and Acp who noticed this found the situation unusual so they decided to have a look.

Acp: Ajay, mujhe lagta hain hume chalke dekhkhna chahiye..

Ajay: theek hain Sir..

(and they all headed towards Anil's study room. Ajay and Tanya led Acp and Dcp towards the room followed by Meenal and the servant who informed them. They reached the last floor where Anil's study room was located. They all gathered outside his room and started calling him but they got no response, the only thing they could hear was the loud music of some classical music from the music system. They knocked several times but the door didn't open. DCP and ACP realized that something was definitely wrong, Dcp turned towards meenal.

Dcp: Meenal ji, iss darwazein ko kholne keliye koi tareeka hain..

Meenal : haan Sir, mere pass iss darwazein ki chabbi hain..

Acp: tho kholiye jaldi..

Meenal quickly pulled out her key and opened the door, as they opened the door, they found Anil Sahani seating comfortably in his chair, his right hand was rested on the table and on it he has kept his chin and his eyes were closed. In front of him lied the huge piles of files and books. His eyes were closed probably he felt asleep while reading but then how could he sleep in such a loud noise from the system which was playing the old classical music, All heaved a sigh of relief when they noticed Anil sahani seating peacefully in his chair, Meenal headed towards him, followed by Ajay and Tanya while the servant moved towards the music system to lower its volume Meenal called him, "Anil..Anil" but he didn't reacted, so she moved forward to shake him but as soon as she touched him, he fell on the ground with a thud lifelessly. Seeing this Acp and Dcp rushed forward towards Anil while others kept wondering what's wrong with him, Meenal bend downwards and was about to touch him when Dcp shouted,

"Don't touch him." Meenal moved her hand back while Ajay and Tanya looked at each other helplessly.

Acp checked his nerve and found it motionless, he turned towards Dcp and exclaimed,

"He is DEAD!"

All who were present in the room were shocked, Meenal sat back in shock, while Tanya started crying and Ajay started consoling her.

Acp asked all of them to leave the room as it was now a "Crime Scene" he made sure that none of the things from the "Crime scene" are disturbed, he asked all of them to wait in the room next to the crime scene. After that he quickly called Daya and asked him to come at Sahani's place along with Salunkhe ,freddy and Tasha. He explained Daya all the things in short, Daya agreed.

Meanwhile Dcp borrowed one plain white sheet from one of the servants to cover the dead body. He even asked everyone to keep numb about this murder as he knew that once the news about his murder is out, it would result in the kiosk. The media would keep on highlighting for no reason and it would give rise to rumours, he wanted to keep the investigation of case as low as possible. He even asked Ajay to make some excuses about his dad's disappearance. So Ajay did the same, he told everyone that his dad left India since he had an important meeting to attend which is being held in America.

Till then Dr Salunkhe along with Daya, Freddy and Tasha arrived at the scene. Salunkhe headed to check the corpse while Daya, freddy and Tasha started looking for possible evidence in the room. Acp and Dcp headed towards Salunkhe who was busy checking Anil Sahani's corpse.

Acp: salunkhe kuch pata laga kaise huwi hain maut? (Acp asked in his usual manner)

Salunkhe: are Boss (he said irritatingly) abhi abhi toh main aya huin, thoda time to do check karne keliye..

Acp: aur kitna time chahiye tujhe salunkhe? Itna sa..

Salunkhe: itna sa? Agar itna sa hain toh tum khud kyu nhi kar lete..

Acp: salunkhe tu..

Freddy and Tasha smiled looking at each other meaningfully as they witnessed their seniors arguing like every time. Before their argument could reach to its peak level Dcp interrupted.

Dcp: Pradyuman tum shant raho..Salunkhe tum batao tumhe kya pata laga..

Acp and salunkhe could have continued their argument for a long time but due to Dcp's interference they stopped, salunkhe glanced at Acp and then turned his attention to dcp and began explaining the things.

Salunkhe: Body abhi bhi garam hain, isska matlab maut huwe jyada waqt nhi huwa hain..

Acp and Dcp glanced at each other.

Acp: hume body kareeb aath-panchees (20:25) ke waqt milli ( DCP nodded )

Dcp: aur naukar ke mutabik wo 8 baje se Anil ko bula raha tha, toh isska matlab shayad Anil ji ki maut 8 baje ke kareeb huwi yeh mankar hum chal sakte hain..

Salunkhe: ho sakta hain, kuch keh nhi sakte, jab tak post mortem ki report nhi aati tab tak Death time exact nhi bata sakte par kyunki body garam hain aura abhi tak lividity or rigor mortis ke koi effects nazar nhi aarahe isska matlab yahi hain ki maut huwe 30-40 mins hi huwe hain..

Acp: 30-40 mins..hmm ..aur kuch pata chala?

Salunkhe: haan. Anil ji ke honth aur unke nakhunon ka colour change ho raha hain, wo purple colour ke ho rahe hain, usske saath hi unnken ankhon main bhi internal bleeding start ho chuki hain, isse toh yehi pata lag raha hain ki innki maut kisi poison se huwi hain ab wo poison kya hain yeh bhi test ke baad hi pata lagega..

While the senior trio were busy discussing about the death, Tasha interrupted as she found something.

Tasha: Sir,

Acp: haan Tasha.

Tasha: Sir, yeh pin milli yaha (and she handed the needle to Acp who further gave it to salunkhe. Salunkhe observed this and noticed there was a small dot of blood at the end of the needle. He handed the pin back to Acp and began observing the corpse once again, he searched his hands and neck region and found a small minute dot at the nape near the ear.)

Salunkhe: Boss, yeh dekho yah kaan ke piche (he pointed to the dot) yeh dot nazar aaraha hain, kaafi chota hain par lagta hain yahi se Anil ji ko poison diya gaya, shayad iss needle ko poison lagake Anil ji ke gale main lagaya, jinnki use maut huwi hogi. (now all were keenly listening to salunkhe's explanations)

Salunkhe: aur ek baat Kamal ki hain Boss, inn Anil jinki garden par itne nazdeek poison laga diya par phir bhi yeh jara bhi chillaye nhi nahi inke badan par koi bachaw ke jhakam nazar aarahe hain. Apni maut ko itne pass dekhkar iss admi ne apne bachaw keliye jara sib hi harkat nhi ki, yeh baat kafi ajeeb hain.

Freddy: Sir, shayad yeh admi pehle se behosh ho ya phir paralysis kar diya gaya ho..

Salunkhe: ho sakta hain, ab isse behosh kar diya gaya tha ya paralysis yeh sab PM ke baad hi pata lagega..

When all were busy discussing, Ajay entered the crime scene.

Ajay: Sir..

Acp: bolo Ajay..

Ajay: Sir, wo guests main kaafi gadbad nazar aarahi hain, unnhe sambhalna mushkil ho raha hain..

Acp: hmm..hum dekhte hain..

Dcp: Pradyuman, Salunkhe ke mutabik maut lagbagh adhe ghante pehle huwi hain yaani agar hum yeh manke chale ki maut kareb 8 baje ke apas huwi hain to iss hisab se hum humaer suspects ko narrow down kar sakte hain (acp glanced him confused stare, so dcp further explained) matlab iss bungalow main joh route first floor to second floor jata hain waha par CCTV camera laga huwa hain, hum use pata laga sakte hain ki sade saat (21:30 ) se sade aath (22:30) ke dauran first floor se second floor ki taraf kaun aaya aur unn logon se hum puch tach karte hain, isse hume huamre suspects bhi mil ajyenge aur khooni ko pakadne main bhi aasani hogi.

Acp: haan yeh theek rahega Sir, ( Acp called Daya and asked him to check the footage, after getting Acp's order, Daya left to check the footage along with one of the servants while Acp, Dcp and tasha continued to interrogate the family members which were waiting in the next room.

Acp interrogated Mohan Sahani (Anil sahani's father) who was at the time of murder was present at third floor in his room. Dcp interrogated Ajay who was busy welcoming the guests with Tanya, tasha interrogated the female suspects, Tanya also confirmed that she was greeting the guests with Ajay while meenal told that she was busy with her female friends and party arrangements.

All the servants confirmed the suspect's statements which meant all of them have "Alibis" except Mohan sahani who was present in his room alone, so he was to be suspected more than the others.

When all of them were busy interrogating freddy entered and told Acp and Dcp that there were no signs of rough handling on the key hole or handle and the lock of the door was quiet tough one so it's impossible for someone to open it without a key, Acp also confirmed it that they entered the room by using Meenal's key. Acp headed towards meenal to ask her about the keys. She confirmed that it was a special lock and had only two keys and the door can only be opened by using the keys and there was no duplicate set of keys. She also told them that she had one key while her husband had another one. When Acp was about to ask him another question, salunkhe called him, acp and Dcp turned towards him who was staring at them with grim face, seeing his expression both shot him confused glance.

Acp: kya huwa Salunkhe?

Salunkhe pulled out something from Anil's pocket, Acp and Dcp narrowed their eyes to look at that ting and when they identified it their expressions turned to the same set of expression similar to salunkhe.

Acp and Dcp both gasped.

"That's impossible.."

The thing salunkhe was holding was nothing but the second key of the room!

The room was perfectly closed one with no windows. It only had one door which is the only way to enter the room and the door was provided with locking systems and could ne unlocked by only using the keys, the first one was with the Victim's wife while the other was with the Victim himself, then how did the murderer committed the crime? How did he entered the room and committed this crime, this seemed perfect crime! A perfect closed room murder case!

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My First try on Investigative story, so if you find any mistakes please point it out without hesitation :)

Also this story is written for Darknite0403 as her B'Day gift (which I'm planning to give from the last 1 year, finally completed :P hope DK tu naraz nhi hain mujhse)

Also since I'm not that intelligent, The Murder technique is used directly from one of The Detective Conan Chapters :) so the credit goes to Gosho Sensei and not me!

Hope you like it if not you can mention it in review section.

Criticisms and Suggestions warmly welcomed :)