Neighbour arrested after fatal shooting over parking dispute in Faridabad
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Neighbour arrested after fatal shooting over parking dispute in Faridabad

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Paramjeet Dhankar was killed in Faridabad when a neighbour opened fire during a parking argument, and police are searching for the suspect.

A parking disagreement in Faridabad’s Sector 21C turned deadly on the night of Dhanteras, when a neighbour opened fire with a licensed pistol, striking Paramjeet Dhankar multiple times. The victim, who had returned from Singapore to attend his nephew’s wedding, suffered eight to nine bullet wounds and died at the scene.

Police identified the alleged shooter as Mohan, also known as Monu Sharma, who lives on the third floor of the same building. According to investigators, the argument escalated after Mohan fired 15-16 rounds at Dhankar. The suspect fled the scene with his family, prompting a search by local police, Crime Branch officials and a forensic team.

Authorities said the two families had a history of conflicts, including a recent verbal altercation involving Dhankar’s son over a dog. Investigators recovered empty cartridge cases and are conducting a manhunt for the accused. Dhankar’s body will be taken to ESIC Medical College for a post-mortem examination.

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