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Realtor killed, brother injured in late-night scuffle in Delhi’s Kalkaji
The scuffle occurred in Southeast Delhi’s Kalkaji on the intervening night between Saturday and Sunday.
Manjeet Singh alias Bunty died in a scuffle near his home at L-8, Kalkaji. (Photos by special arrangement)
A 48-year-old property dealer died and his brother sustained injuries after a scuffle broke out between them and another group near their house in Southeast Delhi’s Kalkaji in the wee hours of Sunday, police said. Three persons, including two women, have been arrested, they said.
According to the police, they received a PCR call around 12.03 am on Sunday regarding a fight at L-8 Block, Kalkaji. A police team immediately reached the spot. Officers were told that a confrontation had taken place between residents of the ground and third floors of a residential building.
Manjeet Singh alias Bunty and his brother Dilbag Singh had sustained injuries, police said, adding that they were taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre. Manjeet was declared dead on arrival, while Dilbag, who sustained a fracture in the leg, was discharged after treatment, they said.
According to the police, a case has been registered under BNS for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Police said they were trying to identify and arrest the rest of the accused.
According to police sources, Manjeet was carrying out construction work at a flat on the ground floor. Residents living on the third floor had allegedly raised an objection. “This led to an argument … and the situation escalated into a physical altercation,” the sources said.
Dilbag said he was informed around 11.30 pm on Saturday that his elder brother had been beaten up by a group of people near their home. “When I reached, my brother was already lying unconscious on the ground. I was overpowered and beaten up by the attackers. It was after my sister intervened that they let me go,” he said.
‘Family unaware of any dispute’
Dilbag said the family was unaware of any dispute involving his brother’s business. “We do not know what the issue was or why he was assaulted,” he added.
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Manjeet’s elderly mother said he is survived by his wife and two teenage sons.
The police are examining the exact sequence of events and the role of every person involved in the matter.
Police said multiple teams have been formed to examine footage of CCTV cameras installed in the building and surrounding areas and to arrest others involved in the incident.
© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd
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