Shimla, June 30 -- The Shimla Police on Tuesday claimed to have cracked the sensational murder of Manisha Mittal with the arrest of the alleged mastermind, Himank Mittal, saying the killing was the outcome of a property dispute and was executed through hired shooters after meticulous planning.

Addressing a press conference, Superintendent of Police (SP) Shimla, Mehar Panwar, said the investigation has revealed that Himank Mittal conspired with his associate Govind to eliminate Manisha Mittal and arranged two contract killers from Haryana to execute the crime.

The victim was shot dead on June 13, near Saraswati Paradise School in Sanjauli, triggering a high-profile investigation by the Shimla Police. Immediately after the incident, a Spe...