Faridabad shooting: CCTV shows how parking dispute turned into a brutal murder

The argument appears to begin like an ordinary neighbourhood confrontation. But within moments, a man pulls out a pistol, opens fire and turns a parking dispute into a killing. Fresh CCTV footage from Faridabad’s Sector 21C has now brought the final moments of corporate executive Paramjit Dhankhar’s life into focus, including a chilling exchange that reportedly ended with the words, “Happy Diwali”.

The footage, reported by multiple media portals, shows Dhankhar speaking to his neighbour, Mohan Sharma, also known as Monu Sharma. Dhankhar’s son, Shaurya, is present during the confrontation. Sharma is then seen allegedly drawing a pistol and firing at the executive.

What does the CCTV footage reveal about the Faridabad shooting?

The recordings reportedly capture more than one stage of the attack. In the first sequence, Sharma and Dhankhar argue in the residential complex’s parking area. The accused is seen gesturing towards Shaurya before opening fire, while Dhankhar’s son moves away as the shots ring out.

The footage then shows the injured executive making his way towards the building’s main gate. Sharma allegedly follows him and fires again. According to reports, the accused fires additional rounds near the gate, before leaving the scene. The video also captures him allegedly hurling abuses and saying, “Happy Diwali”.

The recordings offer a disturbing visual account of the confrontation, but investigators will have to establish the precise sequence of events and the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

Who was Paramjit Dhankhar and when was he killed?

Dhankhar was a senior corporate executive based in Singapore and had previously served as the regional business head for Tech Mahindra’s Asia-Pacific operations. He was working with FPT Software and had returned to Faridabad to visit his family and attend a wedding.

The shooting took place in Sector 21C on the evening of November 5, around Dhanteras. Dhankhar was reportedly with his son when the confrontation escalated. His family rushed him to hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival.

What led to the fatal parking dispute?

Police investigations point to a history of disagreements between the two families. While parking was at the centre of the immediate confrontation, reports have also mentioned earlier arguments involving the shared parking area and the accused’s pet dog.

The families reportedly had clashed over the use of common space in their residential building. Investigators are examining the background to the dispute and whether earlier confrontations contributed to the attack.

Has the accused been arrested? What does the FIR say?

Police identified the accused as Mohan alias Monu Sharma and arrested him after the shooting. According to the police account cited in earlier reports, he allegedly used a licensed pistol and fired multiple rounds. Reports have put the number at around 15–16, although figures have varied across accounts.

The FIR also names four members of the accused’s family, according to the information shared by police. Their alleged roles, if any, remain subject to investigation; being named in the FIR does not establish guilt.

The emergence of the CCTV footage has intensified attention on the case. For investigators, the recordings could help reconstruct the confrontation, establish the sequence of firing and corroborate witness accounts. What began as a dispute between neighbours in a Faridabad residential complex is now a murder investigation with several unanswered questions.

(With inputs from ANI)