Elderly man killed over parking dispute

A 71-year-old retired Punjab Roadways clerk, Bhagwan Singh, was fatally assaulted during a fight with his neighbours at GK Vihar on Dhandhra Road. The dispute stemmed from a parking-related issue.

The incident occurred on October 14.

Bhagwan Singh’s son, Gurmeet, claimed that Amandeep Singh Dhillon (30) and his mother Harpreet Kaur frequently parked their car near their house despite requests against the same. On the day of the incident, Gurmeet asked Amandeep to move his vehicle from the place, leading to an argument.

Gurmeet alleged that Amandeep slapped him. His mother also assaulted him. When Bhagwan Singh intervened in the matter, Amandeep allegedly strangled him due to which he collapsed.

The Sadar police registered a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against Amandeep and Harpreet. ASI Pritpal Singh said the autopsy report of the victim was awaited and additional charges might be added to the case.