A 42-year-old corporate executive, Paramjeet Dhankar, was shot dead in a residential area of Faridabad on the night of November 6 following a prolonged dispute with his neighbour over parking and pets. Dhankar, who served as a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for a Singapore-based multinational company, had recently returned to India to celebrate Diwali with his family and attend a wedding.
The incident occurred in Sector 21C. According to reports from both News18 and the Hindustan Times, the confrontation escalated after Dhankar’s son, Shaurya, had earlier asked their neighbour, Mohan Sharma, to repair a damaged gate in their shared parking area. Reports state that Sharma allegedly responded to the son with abusive language, prompting Dhankar to file a complaint at the Ankhir police chowki. Sources indicated that both parties were called to the police post, where Sharma allegedly threatened Dhankar, stating, “I will not leave you alive by tonight,” before officials persuaded them to reach a compromise.
CCTV footage of the shooting shows Dhankar speaking to Sharma before the argument turned violent. Sharma allegedly pulled out a licensed firearm and fired multiple rounds at the executive. News18 reports that the accused fired approximately 14 to 16 rounds, with eight to nine bullets striking the victim. Even as an injured Dhankar attempted to flee the premises, Sharma reportedly chased him and continued to fire. Witnesses and reports state that during the attack, Sharma shouted “Diwali mubarak ho” while abusing the victim.
Dhankar’s family rushed him to a hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. His son, Shaurya, was also allegedly targeted during the incident but survived. Following the shooting, police arrested Mohan Sharma. An FIR has been registered based on the complaint filed by the victim's family, which names the primary accused along with his wife, Divya, son Mayank, daughter Naina, and brother Hetram.
Key facts
- The incident occurred on the night of November 6 in Sector 21C, Faridabad.
- Victim Paramjeet Dhankar was a 42-year-old COO for a Singapore-based company.
- Police report the accused, Mohan Sharma, fired 14 to 16 rounds from a licensed firearm.
- The FIR includes the accused's wife, son, daughter, and brother as suspects.
- The dispute involved issues regarding parking, a damaged gate, and the neighbour's pet.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked concern over the escalation of neighbourhood disputes into fatal violence. Investigations into the role of the named family members and the handling of the initial police complaint are currently ongoing.
Source: News18, Hindustan Times
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