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Neighbor Slain Over Parking Dispute
8 Nov
Summary
- Tech Mahindra executive fatally shot by neighbor over parking.
- Dispute escalated after the executive asked neighbor to move car.
- Accused neighbor arrested after fleeing the scene.
Paramjeet Dhankhar, a former Tech Mahindra executive based in Singapore, was allegedly shot and killed by his neighbor in Faridabad over a parking dispute. The incident occurred on a Friday night when Dhankhar, visiting India for Diwali and a family wedding, returned from the gym and confronted his neighbor, Monu Sharma.
Dhankhar had reportedly asked Sharma, a scrap dealer, to move his car from Dhankhar's designated parking space. Sharma, allegedly armed with a licensed pistol, then fired approximately 15 rounds, hitting Dhankhar multiple times. Dhankhar, 42, died at the scene.
The accused, Monu Sharma, is reported to have fled with his family but was later arrested by the police. The two families had a history of disagreements, including issues related to parking and a pet dog. Dhankhar's son reported that Sharma also attempted to shoot him during the altercation.
Paramjeet Dhankhar was a senior vice-president at FPT Software Company Ltd in Singapore and had previously led Tech Mahindra's Asia-Pacific operations. A case has been registered against Sharma and his family members, and the main accused is currently being questioned.
