IISER Scientist Dies Following Parking Dispute in Mohali

Dr. Abhishek Swarnkar, a distinguished researcher, succumbed to injuries after being assaulted by a neighbor during a confrontation over parking near his rented home.

Dr. Abhishek Swarnkar, a 39-year-old scientist at IISER Mohali, died after being pushed and punched by his neighbor Monty during a parking dispute on Tuesday night.
Swarnkar, who had recently undergone a kidney transplant and was on dialysis, collapsed after the altercation and was declared dead at a hospital.
CCTV footage captured the incident, showing Monty shoving Swarnkar to the ground and assaulting him during the argument.
The Mohali Police have registered a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against Monty, who is currently absconding, with efforts underway to locate him.
Swarnkar was a highly regarded scientist with internationally recognized research and had recently returned to India after working in Switzerland to join IISER as a project scientist.