A 48-year-old property dealer was beaten to death in Delhi’s Kalkaji area, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Manjeet Singh; his brother Dilbag Singh was also injured and hospitalised.
Police said the incident stemmed from a dispute over construction work at a building in the area.
A case of culpable homicide has been registered, and three people have been detained so far.
Police are examining CCTV footage to identify others allegedly involved.
A 48-year-old property dealer was beaten to death in an alleged attack in Delhi’s Kalkaji area.
The deceased has been identified by police as Manjeet Singh.
His brother, Dilbag Singh, was also injured in the incident and was admitted to hospital for treatment.
According to police, the incident stemmed from a property-related dispute between residents of a building in southeast Delhi’s Kalkaji.
Police said an altercation broke out after residents on the third floor objected to ongoing construction work at the building.
Several people are alleged to have surrounded and assaulted Manjeet Singh during the altercation.
Police have registered a case of culpable homicide in connection with the incident.
Three people, including two women, have been detained so far, according to police.
The deceased’s sister has separately alleged that additional people, including a relative, were involved in the assault.
Police said they are examining CCTV footage from the building and surrounding areas to identify others who may have been involved.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Property-related disputes between neighbours or co-owners in Delhi occasionally escalate into physical altercations, and police typically register cases under relevant sections of criminal law in such incidents.
Authorities have not yet released further details on the exact sequence of events leading to the assault.
Kalkaji is a residential neighbourhood in south Delhi.
Culpable homicide is a criminal offence under Indian law involving an act that causes death, distinct from murder depending on intent and circumstances.
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