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Delhi Realtor Killed Amid Dispute Over Building Expansion

Delhi Realtor Killed Amid Dispute Over Building Expansion
A building expansion plan, an argument, and a Delhi realtor beaten to death · indianexpress.com

A 48-year-old real estate dealer died after being beaten in Kalkaji, Delhi.

The incident was connected to a disagreement about construction in a residential building.

The building has four floors, and each floor belongs to a different person.

Residents on the upper ground and first floors were doing construction work.

Residents on the third floor objected to part of the work.

They especially objected to an extended sunshade on the upper ground floor.

They went to court and said the construction was illegal.

The court asked civic officials to inspect the building and report their findings.

Key facts

Victim
A 48-year-old real estate dealer
Location
Kalkaji, south Delhi
Property
A four-storey residential builder-floor building
Ownership
Each floor is owned by a separate individual
Construction
Residents of the upper ground and first floors were carrying out work
Objection
Third-floor residents objected to an upper-ground-floor sunshade extension
Legal action
A civil suit alleged that the construction was illegal
Court direction
Civic officials were asked to inspect the property and submit a report

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