Surya Chauhan Murder Case: Prime Accused Shot Dead In Encounter

Accused Dies During Police Action

Asad had been absconding since the stabbing and was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000. He was reportedly injured in a retaliatory fire from police and pronounced dead when he was brought into a hospital, according to police. 

Officials also said that a police officer was injured in the shooting and was subsequently taken into hospital for treatment. 

Teen Stabbed After Dispute On Bakrid

On May 28, the teenager was stabbed following an argument between two groups when Asad and people he associated with stabbed him in the Khoda area of Ghaziabad on the occasion of Bakrid. Surya's family reportedly knew both sides and were in the same social circle. They also described a dispute between the two a few months before. His sister alleged that Surya was called to the scene with an illusory motive. 

The family also mentioned that Surya had run nearly 200 metres to save his life - while the attackers chased him and slashed him with knives before fleeing. 

DCP Jaiswal Details Murder And Arrests

Police reports suggest that Surya fell onto the road after being stabbed multiple times by a knife. Attackers thought he was dead, and that’s why they fled from the scene, police added. Five people were named in the FIR, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police (City/Trans-Hindon), Dhaval Jaiswal. 

"Five individuals were named as accused in this case. Immediately after the incident, the police arrested three of the accused, while the main accused, Asad, remained at large. Several police teams were constituted to apprehend him, and a reward of Rs 50,000 was announced for his capture," Jaiswal said.

Arrested Men Reveal Details Of Murder

Prior to the Saturday night incident, ongoing raids and search activities were in place to locate Asad. Three arrested men named Nawab (Asad's father), Farhan and Atif have also been linked to the murder. Farhan stated that after hearing the dispute between Asad and Surya on the day of May 28, they decided to go and confront the teen.