Surinder Koli, Acquitted In 2006 Nithari Killings Case, Dies by Suicide
Koli was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Haridwar.After being acquitted by the Supreme Court last year, Koli had been working as a tea vendor in Haridwar
Surendra Koli, a primary suspect in the 2006 Nithari serial killings case, died by suicide in a Haridwar tea shop on September 18, 2026. Koli, who had spent 19 years in prison before being acquitted by the Supreme Court in November 2025, was found hanging inside the stall where he had been working. Police, alerted by a tip-off, found Koli's body hanging from a rope.
His relatives were informed following identification via his Aadhaar card. Police are now probing the circumstances surrounding his death, focusing on potential family issues. The exact cause remains unconfirmed.
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