A late-night argument over parking spiralled into a fatal shooting in Delhi, underscoring how minor disputes can quickly turn violent. The incident took place in the Preet Vihar area, where a 34-year-old man, Pankaj Nayyar, was shot dead following a confrontation with his brother’s neighbour. Nayyar had travelled from Noida to visit his brother when the altercation broke out, eventually ending in tragedy in the early hours of Monday.
Argument over parking escalates
According to NDTV, the dispute began over a limited parking space at the residential premises. The accused, identified as Gaurav Sharma, reportedly owned both a BMW and a Toyota Fortuner but had space allotted for only one vehicle. While one car was already parked, the disagreement erupted over where to place the second vehicle. What started as a verbal altercation between Sharma and the Nayyar brothers quickly intensified late at night, with tensions escalating beyond control.
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Shooting and immediate aftermath
Police said Sharma allegedly opened fire during the argument, striking Pankaj Nayyar in the chest. Two PCR calls were received within minutes, around 2:22 am and 2:26 am, reporting both a quarrel and gunfire. The injured man was rushed to a nearby hospital in Nirman Vihar, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The sudden escalation from a routine disagreement to a fatal shooting has shocked residents in the area.
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Accused absconding, probe underway
Following the incident, the accused and his associates fled the scene and remain untraceable. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act at Preet Vihar police station. A search operation is currently underway to locate Sharma and bring him into custody. Investigators are also examining the sequence of events and any prior tensions between the parties as part of the ongoing probe.
