19-yr-old man beaten to death over parking

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, November 16

A 19-year-old man was beaten to death after he intervened in an argument over a parking issue, involving his cousin, in the Sultanpuri area, Outer Delhi, said a police official.

The incident took place around 3.30 pm today at a market place in the area.

The deceased, Varun, was allegedly thrashed by Mannu, his brother Ravi and some other people, who are still at large, said Seju Kuruvilla, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Outer Delhi.

He said that Varun’s cousin Jatin and his friend Deepanker were eating kachori at the market when Mannu, along with his friend, came there on a scooter and stopped the vehicle in front of them, he said.

The DCP said a heated argument broke out between them after Jatin asked Mannu to park his scooter somewhere else.

Mannu and his friend allegedly started beating Jatin. On seeing this, Deepanker ran and called Varun, who tried to pacify the situation, he said.

Mannu, too, called his brother Ravi and others. They started allegedly beating Varun furiously, the DCP added.

Varun became unconscious and was admitted to Jaipur Golden Hospital. He suffered injuries to his ribs and severe internal bleeding. He died during the treatment, he added.

Initially, a case of attempt to murder was registered, but after his death, a murder case was registered, said the DCP.