Dr Abhishek Swarnkar, a 39-year-old scientist at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, tragically died following a violent altercation over a parking dispute near his rented home in Sector 67. Originally from Dhanbad, Jharkhand, Dr. Swarnkar was a distinguished researcher whose work had been featured in international journals. Having recently returned to India after working in Switzerland, he joined IISER as a project scientist. Despite undergoing a kidney transplant and being on dialysis, he continued his academic pursuits. On Tuesday night, an argument with a neighbor, Monty, escalated when Monty allegedly pushed him to the ground and assaulted him. CCTV footage captured the incident, showing Dr. Swarnkar collapsing after the attack. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Delhi: Indian Foreign Services Officer Jitendra Rawat Dies by Suicide in Chanakyapuri, No Foul Play Suspected. IISER Scientist Dr Abhishek Swarnkar Dies Viral Video CCTV : पंजाब के मोहाली में पार्किंग को लेकर झगड़ा, वैज्ञानिक की मौत | N18S#punjab #punjabnews #mohalinews #news18indianumber1 #shorts pic.twitter.com/Om40oM9kJK — News18 India (@News18India) March 13, 2025