Tragic Parking Dispute in East Delhi Claims Life of 34-Year-Old Trader

In East Delhi, a 34-year-old trader named Pankaj Nayyar was fatally shot following a heated parking dispute. The incident, which has shattered his family, occurred outside a residential building. Two suspects have been arrested, while others remain at large as police continue their investigation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 21-04-2026 22:41 IST | Created: 21-04-2026 22:41 IST
Tragic Parking Dispute in East Delhi Claims Life of 34-Year-Old Trader
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A deadly confrontation over a parking dispute in East Delhi has left a family devastated. Pankaj Nayyar, a 34-year-old trader, was fatally shot amid tensions over parking spaces at a Preet Vihar residential building. Police report that the altercation escalated when a tenant objected to cars blocking the entry.

The tragic incident unfolded when Paras Nayyar, Pankaj's brother, refused to move his car, causing a quarrel with tenant Gaurav Sharma. The dispute reignited after initially being defused, leading to Pankaj's death from a gunshot wound. Despite police apprehending some suspects, others remain at large.

Shocked family and friends demand swift justice, organizing a candle march as police investigations continue. The community mourns the loss of Pankaj, described as a warm, social figure, who leaves behind a pregnant wife and young son grappling with the loss.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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