New Delhi: A neighborhood dispute in Delhi’s Narela area has turned fatal, with a 55-year-old man succumbing to head injuries days after a quarrel. Police have registered a murder charge and arrested one accused in the case.
On March 30, 2026, around 9:30 PM, police at PS Narela received information about a fight in Village Bakner. A police team reached the spot, but the injured had already been shifted to SRHC Hospital.
At the hospital, officers met a 60-year-old woman and her son Mohit (30), both of whom had sustained minor injuries. Mohit informed police that a dispute had broken out with their neighbor Krishan and his sons Ankit and Golu over sitting on a chabutra. During the altercation, the accused allegedly assaulted them, causing Rajendra (55) to fall.
Based on the complaint, FIR No. 193/26 was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The next day, March 31, Rajendra complained of severe head pain and dizziness. He was taken to SRHC Hospital and later referred to LNJP Hospital, where doctors diagnosed internal head injuries that led to paralysis.
On April 1, Rajendra succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Following his death, Section 105 of the BNS (murder) was added to the case. The body has been handed over to the family after postmortem procedures.
Police have arrested accused Golu in connection with the case, while further investigation is underway to ascertain the full sequence of events and involvement of others.
The incident highlights how minor disputes can escalate into serious violence, prompting authorities to stress the need for timely intervention in neighborhood conflicts.
