Former Tech Mahindra Asia head killed in Faridabad parking dispute, neighbour arrested
Paramjit Dhankhar, a former Asia head of Tech Mahindra, was shot dead in a parking lot in Faridabad after a dispute with a neighbour, who has been arrested.
Paramjit Dhankhar, who had travelled from Singapore for a family wedding, was shot dead around 8:30 p.m. on Friday in the parking area of his residential building in Sector 21C, Faridabad. His son Shaurya, who was with him, escaped injury.
Police say the suspect, Monu Sharma (also known as Mohan), a neighbour in the same building, rang the flat bell and asked Dhankhar to move his car. An argument ensued, after which Sharma allegedly drew a licensed pistol and fired multiple rounds, hitting Dhankhar nine times and also shooting at Shaurya, who took cover behind parked vehicles. Sharma fled the scene in his car.
The Faridabad Crime Branch, led by Inspector Anil Kumar, arrested Sharma on Saturday after a manhunt. Police spokesperson Yash Pal said the accused was located after Crime Branch teams were deployed due to the seriousness of the case. Sharma will be presented in court, and authorities will seek his remand for further questioning and evidence collection.
An autopsy was ordered, and investigators collected empty cartridges and sealed the area. Preliminary inquiries indicate longstanding petty disputes between the two families, including conflicts over parking spaces and a pet dog’s waste in the parking area. The FIR, filed at Surajkund police station, lists charges of murder, attempted murder and criminal conspiracy, naming Sharma, his wife Divya, son Mayank, daughter Naina and brother Hetram. So far, only Sharma has been taken into custody.