Man shoots father over Rs 18-cr property dispute

Jhajjar: A man allegedly shot his father in Jhajjar district over a high-value property conflict estimated at around Rs 18 crore. The victim, identified as Ishwar Singh, a retired head constable of the Delhi Police, sustained gunshot injuries to his shoulder and thigh.According to officials, Ishwar Singh was first rushed to the civil hospital and later referred to PGIMS, Rohtak, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Doctors have confirmed that his condition is stable and out of danger.Preliminary investigations suggest that long-standing tensions over family-owned assets triggered the attack. Ishwar Singh stated that he arrived in Dhakla village just a day before the incident and was attempting to counsel his son, Satish, against alleged influence from his younger brother."I was only trying to make him understand calmly. There was no confrontation from my side. Suddenly, he opened fire," Ishwar Singh reportedly told the authorities from his hospital bed.The bullets pierced through his shoulder and thigh. The victim further alleged that his son did not possess a licensed weapon, while his younger brother owned two licensed firearms.Ishwar Singh detailed a substantial portfolio of disputed assets, including around 3 acres of land in Dhakla village, a 450-square-yard plot in Jhajjar, a 500-square-yard commercial office in Najafgarh and a 350-square-yard residential house.He also made serious allegations of phone tapping and the installation of a GPS tracking device in his vehicle, claims he said were previously reported to the authorities.Ishwar Singh further said he sold approximately 1.5 killas of land during his nephew's wedding to support his younger brother financially, indicating a history of financial interdependence within the family.The police have registered a case and launched a manhunt for the accused son, who remains absconding. SHO Vinod Kumar of Sadar police station, Jhajjar, confirmed the incident. "The accused has been identified as the victim's son. He is currently on the run, but we expect to apprehend him soon. The victim is stable and out of danger," said the SHO.Ishwar Singh joined the Delhi Police as a constable on April 30, 1981, and took voluntary retirement (VRS) in 2010.The incident has sent shockwaves across the region, raising serious concerns about intensifying intra-family property disputes and access to firearms. The authorities are continuing their investigation to establish the full sequence of events. MSID:: 129927979 413 |