Surendra Koli, who was accused in the infamous Nithari killings case, was allegedly found dead inside a tea stall in Haridwar on Friday, bringing a dramatic and tragic turn to the life of a man who had spent years at the centre of one of India’s most notorious criminal cases. Police reached the spot after receiving information and have begun examining the circumstances surrounding his death.
Surendra Koli, an accused in the infamous Nithari killings case, was allegedly found hanging inside a tea stall in Haridwar on Friday, according to preliminary information. The incident took place in the Sapt Sarovar area of northern Haridwar, where Koli had reportedly been living and selling tea in recent days.
Police were informed about the incident after Koli was found inside the tea stall located opposite Lal Mata Temple. A police team subsequently reached the spot and began examining the scene to establish the circumstances that led to his death.
The authorities are expected to conduct the necessary legal and forensic procedures as part of the investigation. The exact circumstances surrounding the alleged suicide have not yet been established, and further details are awaited.
Koli's death comes against the backdrop of his long association with the Nithari killings case, one of the most widely followed criminal investigations in India. The case, which emerged in connection with the recovery of human remains near a house in Noida's Nithari area, had triggered widespread public outrage and intense scrutiny of the investigation.
Koli had been at the centre of the criminal proceedings in the case for years. His name became closely associated with the Nithari killings, which involved allegations concerning the disappearance and murder of several people, including children.
In recent years, however, developments in the legal proceedings had significantly altered the status of the cases against him. The Supreme Court and other courts had dealt with several convictions and appeals connected with the Nithari cases.
According to the information available about Friday's incident, Koli had moved to Haridwar and was earning a living by selling tea. His tea stall was situated in the Sapt Sarovar locality, a prominent area of the city that attracts pilgrims and visitors.
The discovery of his body prompted the police to begin an on-the-spot investigation. Officers examined the tea stall and surrounding area, while further procedural steps are expected to follow.
Koli's family members in Almora have also been informed about his death. He was originally from Mangrukhhal village in Bhikyasen area of Almora district.
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