Faridabad: Tech Mahindra Asia Head Paramjeet Dhankhar shot dead over parking dispute; accused neighbor absconding with family
Paramjeet Dhankhar was shot dead on the night of Dhanteras in Sector-21C, Faridabad, Haryana, following a dispute over parking. According to the police, the accused is his neighbor, Mohan alias Monu Sharma, who lived on the third floor of the same building and allegedly fired shots from his licensed pistol. After the incident, […]
How the incident occurred
According to the police, when Paramjeet Dhankhar returned from the gym around 8 PM on Friday, an argument broke out with the accused over parking. It is alleged that as the dispute escalated, Monu Sharma fired about 15 to 16 rounds from his licensed pistol. Of these, 8 to 9 bullets hit Paramjeet, and he died on the spot. Police recovered empty cartridges from the scene. Paramjeet's son informed the police.
Old enmity
According to the police, there had been tension between the two families for some time over parking and other issues. Reports also mention a dispute regarding a dog. According to the police, the accused had also abused Paramjeet's son about five days before the incident. It is reported that complaints had been filed with the police by both sides in the past as well.
Who was Paramjeet
According to reports, Paramjeet Dhankhar was originally from Hisar, was the Asia Head at Tech Mahindra, and lived in Singapore with his family. He had arrived in Faridabad just two days before the incident to attend a family wedding.
Police action
The police have registered a case against the accused, Monu Sharma. Paramjeet's body was sent to the civil hospital for a post-mortem. The police are investigating the crime scene and conducting raids to locate the accused. No information regarding an arrest has been reported yet. The final verdict on the allegations against the accused will be decided in court.
