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Car Attack After Airbnb Row: Software Engineer Killed in Indore
27 Mar
Summary
- A dispute over Airbnb rentals escalated into violence.
- An 18-year-old driver rammed his car into residents.
- A software engineer was killed, and others were injured.

A violent clash over the commercial use of a rented penthouse in Indore resulted in the death of a software engineer and injuries to several others on Wednesday night. The dispute originated from residents' objections to frequent visitors at a penthouse listed on Airbnb.
Tensions escalated when residents allegedly cut the power to the Airbnb unit. In retaliation, the owner reportedly cut power to other flats, sparking a physical altercation. The owner's 18-year-old son then attacked residents before driving his car into a group, tragically killing software engineer Shampa Pathak Pandey.
Authorities have registered a murder and attempted murder case against the owner and his son. Investigations are underway, including a review of CCTV footage and Airbnb visitor logs, to ascertain the full details of the incident.