Synopsis
A 39-year-old IISER scientist, Abhishek Swarnkar, died after a neighbor's assault over a parking dispute in Mohali, Punjab. The incident escalated quickly, leading to serious consequences. Swarnkar, who had health issues, was remembered for his contributions to science.Key Takeaways
- Abhishek Swarnkar was a notable scientist at IISER.
- The assault occurred during a parking disagreement.
- CCTV footage captured the incident.
- Swarnkar had health challenges, including a recent kidney transplant.
- The IISER community mourns his loss.
Chandigarh, March 13 (NationPress) A 39-year-old scientist affiliated with the renowned Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) has tragically passed away after being allegedly assaulted by his neighbor over a parking disagreement in Sector 67, Mohali, Punjab.
The victim, Abhishek Swarnkar, originally from West Bengal, was undergoing dialysis and had recently received a kidney transplant.
He resided with his elderly parents in a rented home and is survived by them and two married sisters, one of whom had reportedly donated a kidney to him.
The family has accused an IT professional named Monty of the assault, despite being aware of Swarnkar's health issues. The incident transpired on Tuesday night.
CCTV footage captured the assault, and the family has since filed a complaint with the police.
“An autopsy is scheduled for today, and subsequent legal measures will be initiated based on its findings,” stated a police representative.
The confrontation began around 8:30 p.m. and quickly intensified. Eyewitnesses reported that Monty verbally abused Swarnkar before forcefully tackling him to the ground and delivering several blows.
Upon Abhishek losing consciousness, Monty transported him to a private hospital, but allegedly collided with another vehicle en route. Medical personnel pronounced Swarnkar dead upon arrival.
He had previously worked in the United States but returned to India due to health complications.
Station House Officer Gagandeep Singh confirmed that a case was registered following the family's report.
Abhishek Swarnkar's research was recently featured in the esteemed Journal of Science.
The IISER expressed deep sorrow over his passing, stating, “We have lost a brilliant mind. Such acts of violence are intolerable, and strict action must be taken against the perpetrator.”
They noted that Swarnkar was chosen by the Department of Science and Technology to interact with Nobel Laureates in 2017.
