India, March 13 -- A parking dispute near his rented home in Mohali led to the death of 39-year-old scientist Dr Abhishek Swarnkar, who worked at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER).

Dr Swarnkar, a native of West Bengal, was allegedly pushed and punched by his neighbour, Monty, on Tuesday night over a parking space.

Despite being rushed to the hospital after the attack, he succumbed to his injuries. The family has demanded action against the accused, and police have initiated an investigation based on CCTV footage.

A promising scientist whose research was recognised in international journals, Dr Abhishek had recently returned to India after working in Switzerland.

He had joined the Indian Institute of Scienc...