Neighborly Dispute Turns Deadly Over Illegal Construction

In Dombivli, a violent dispute over illegal construction led to the tragic death of a 38-year-old catering businessman, Pratap Chaudhary. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in the Khambalpada area when Chaudhary reportedly confronted his neighbor, Ajay Shelar, 25, about ongoing construction. The argument escalated rapidly, culminating in Shelar allegedly stabbing Chaudhary with a sharp weapon.

Chaudhary sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a local hospital by residents, where he was declared deceased. The accused, Shelar, fled the scene immediately following the attack. Police have initiated a search operation to apprehend him. Preliminary investigations indicate the construction dispute was the primary motive behind the murder.