Main Accused in Ghaziabad Teen Murder Killed in Police Encounter

Mangalore Today News Network

Ghaziabad, May 31, 2026: The main accused in the murder of 17-year-old Surya Pratap Chauhan was killed in a police encounter late Saturday night in Ghaziabad, days after the incident triggered widespread public outrage and protests.

According to police, Asad, who had been absconding since the May 28 stabbing and carried a reward of ₹50,000 on his arrest, was shot during an exchange of fire with a joint team of Khoda and Indirapuram police. He was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.

A police officer was also injured in the encounter and is undergoing treatment.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Dhaval Jaiswal said Surya Pratap Chauhan was allegedly attacked with a knife by Asad and his associates in the Khoda area on Bakrid. The teenager later succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.

Police had registered a case against five accused. Three were arrested soon after the incident, while Asad remained on the run. Acting on intelligence that he was attempting to flee after collecting money from associates, police launched a search operation and set up barricades across the area.

When officers tried to intercept Asad, who was travelling on a motorcycle with an aide, he allegedly opened fire on the police team. Police retaliated, critically injuring him. A firearm and motorcycle were recovered from the encounter site.