CCTV footage has emerged in the killing of 45-year-old Paramjit Dhankhar, a former senior Tech Mahindra executive, in Faridabad’s Sector-21C. The footage allegedly shows Monu Sharma firing at Dhankhar inside a residential complex and continuing the attack outside the main gate.

Police are examining the footage alongside empty cartridges and statements from family members. The material may help investigators establish the sequence of events, including the conversation before the shooting, Dhankhar’s attempt to escape and the firing outside the building.

Dispute reportedly began over parking

According to preliminary police investigation and media reports, Sharma and Dhankhar lived in the same building. The families had reportedly been involved in a prolonged dispute over parking. The incident took place on the evening of Dhanteras, when Sharma allegedly called Dhankhar downstairs on the pretext of asking him to move a vehicle.

An India Today report said the CCTV footage shows Sharma speaking with Dhankhar before the shooting. Dhankhar’s son was also present. During the exchange, Sharma allegedly accused Dhankhar of having 3 people assault him. Dhankhar appeared to respond by trying to explain his position and raising his hands, according to the report.

The conversation reportedly lasted several minutes before the confrontation turned violent. The footage shows Sharma allegedly drawing a pistol and opening fire in the building’s parking area. Dhankhar then tried to run towards the main gate and close it, but Sharma followed him outside.

Firing allegedly continued outside the building

The CCTV sequence includes views from different cameras inside the residential complex and on the road outside. one clip shows people near a car in the parking area. A separate night-time view shows a red car parked on the road and a person moving quickly nearby.

The footage allegedly shows Dhankhar falling to the ground while shots continued. The Times of India reported that a female relative tried to intervene, but the firing did not stop. The same report said Sharma changed the magazine of his pistol before allegedly firing again.

NDTV reported that Sharma was heard allegedly saying “Happy Diwali” and “I will kill everyone” during the firing. The statements are part of the reported CCTV evidence and have not been treated here as an independently established motive.

Police cite 15-16 rounds in preliminary inquiry

Police said their initial investigation indicates that Sharma fired about 15-16 rounds from his licensed pistol. Police also said 8-9 bullets hit Dhankhar. He was taken to hospital in critical condition but died from his injuries.

Dhankhar’s son was present during the incident and managed to escape, according to the report. Investigators recovered empty cartridges from the scene. The case includes charges related to murder, attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy and the Arms Act.

Police are also examining a separate dispute involving a pet dog. An NDTV report said Sharma’s son had taken the family’s pet dog into the parking area, prompting an objection from Dhankhar’s son. The families allegedly argued over the matter for several days.

Investigators are checking whether the earlier arguments and Sharma’s alleged belief that Dhankar’s family had arranged for him to be assaulted played a role in the attack. The available reports describe these as investigative lines and allegations, not established findings.

Dhankhar had recently returned from Singapore

Dhankhar had worked as a regional business head and senior executive in Tech Mahindra’s Asia-Pacific operations. Reports said he later served as a senior vice-president at FPT Software and lived in Singapore.

He had returned to India to attend his nephew’s wedding and reportedly reached Faridabad from Singapore 2 days before the incident. The shooting occurred soon after his return, amid the reported dispute between the 2 families.

Accused arrested after alleged escape

Police said Sharma fled after the shooting and was arrested near DLF Chowk in Ballabhgarh. Investigators are now comparing the CCTV footage with the recovered cartridges and witness accounts.

The central question remains whether the shooting followed a sudden confrontation or involved an earlier plan. The footage is expected to remain an important part of the investigation because it allegedly records the events before, during and after the firing.

Conclusion

Police have arrested Monu Sharma in connection with Paramjit Dhankhar’s killing in Faridabad. Investigators are using CCTV footage, empty cartridges and witness statements to reconstruct the shooting and examine the reported parking dispute and earlier tensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who was Paramjit Dhankhar?

Paramjit Dhankhar was a 45-year-old former regional business head and senior executive in Tech Mahindra’s Asia-Pacific operations. Reports also said he later worked as a senior vice-president at FPT Software and lived in Singapore.

Q. Where did the incident take place?

The shooting took place in Sector-21C, Faridabad, inside a residential building and outside its main gate.

Q. What was the reported dispute about?

Police and media reports referred to a prolonged parking dispute between the families. Investigators are also examining an earlier disagreement involving a pet dog.

Q. How many rounds did police say were fired?

Police said their preliminary investigation indicated that about 15-16 rounds were fired and that 8-9 bullets hit Dhankhar.

Q. Where was the accused arrested?

Police said Monu Sharma was arrested near DLF Chowk in Ballabhgarh after allegedly fleeing the scene.