A fruit trader in Gurugram was fatally stabbed after a heated argument over a vehicle's placement in Khandsa Mandi, sparking a police investigation into the deadly incident.
A fruit trader was allegedly stabbed to death by another at Khandsa Mandi here on Sunday morning following a dispute over the removal of a vehicle, police said.
CCTV cameras installed in the market captured the entire incident, with footage showing the accused stabbing the victim multiple times in public before fleeing the scene, an officer said.
According to police, Bharat Bhushan (55), the fruit trader, had arrived at Khandsa Mandi in the morning with a truck loaded with fruits, and parked the vehicle in front of his shop.
At this, Jai Bhagwan, a pomegranate trader from a neighbouring shop, asked him to move the truck. This led to an argument between the two, which soon spiralled into a heated altercation -- with nearby traders gathering at the spot.
During the argument, Jai Bhagwan allegedly went inside the shop, brought out a pickaxe and repeatedly stabbed Bharat Bhushan in the stomach and chest before fleeing, police said.
Bhushan was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, where he succumbed to injuries.
After receiving information, police reached the spot and initiated investigation. A forensic team was also called to collect evidence.
The body was sent for post-mortem and an FIR was registered at Shivaji Nagar police station, the officer said.
"We are examining footage from nearby CCTV cameras. After conducting post-mortem, the body was handed over to the family and we are conducting raids to nab the accused," the officer said.