Dhanteras tragedy: Ex-Tech Mahindra executive shot dead over parking row
What's the story
A former regional business head of Tech Mahindra's Asia-Pacific region was shot dead in Faridabad, Haryana, on the night of Dhanteras, Friday, November 6. According to Hindustan Times, the victim, Paramjith Dhankhar, was allegedly shot by his neighbor Mohan alias Monu Sharma over a parking dispute. The incident took place in Sector 21C of Faridabad just two days before Diwali.
Victim profile
Victim returned to India from Singapore for nephew's wedding
Dhankhar was a senior vice-president at FPT Software Company Limited.
He had returned to Faridabad from Singapore just one day before the incident for his nephew's wedding on November 24.
The police said that the two families had been involved in disputes for several days over parking and a pet dog defecating in the parking area.
Crime scene
Accused fired around 15 rounds, killed Dhankhar on the spot
On Friday night, an argument over parking escalated between Dhankhar and Sharma.
The police said Sharma allegedly called Dhankhar out of his home and shot him multiple times with a licensed pistol.
According to reports, the accused fired around 15 rounds, three to four of which hit Dhankhar, killing him on the spot.
After the incident, Sharma fled from the scene with his family.
Legal action
FIR registered, police teams reached the spot
An FIR under section 103(1) (murder) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act was registered at Surajkund police station on Saturday on the complaint of Dhankar's son, Shaurya Dhankhar.
District police teams, crime branches, and forensic experts reached the spot after receiving information about the shooting.
Empty cartridges were recovered from the scene, and Dhankar's body was sent to Badshah Khan Civil Hospital for autopsy.