'These Are Jihadis...If You Pamper Them…': Everything That Happened After Ghaziabad Man Stabbed Friend Post Bakreid
'These Are Jihadis...If You Pamper Them…': Everything That Happened After Ghaziabad Man Stabbed Friend Post Bakreid Published By, Last Updated: June 02, 2026, 14:28 IST
'These Are Jihadis...If You Pamper Them…': Everything That Happened After Ghaziabad Man Stabbed Friend Post Bakreid Published By, Last Updated: June 02, 2026, 14:28 IST On Bakrid (May 28), Asad allegedly lured 17‑year‑old Surya Chauhan in the name of Eid greetings and, with associates, stabbed him repeatedly. Surya later died during treatment. Surya Chauhan, 17, was fatally stabbed on Bakrid after being lured by an acquaintance; the main suspect was later killed in a police encounter. The Bakrid murder of 17‑year‑old Surya Chauhan in Ghaziabad sparked large public anger and policing pressure. The main suspect, Asad — who had a Rs 50,000 bounty on his head — was killed in a late-night police encounter after gunfire with officers. The killing has sparked praise from the ruling party and criticism from opposition groups. Police say local surveillance, CCTV, informants and multiple teams tracked Asad after the May 28 stabbing. At around 3 am, acting on a tip that he would collect money to flee, officers tried to stop his bike; Asad allegedly opened fire and was shot in return.
He later died at hospital. The police framed the outcome as strict, zero‑tolerance enforcement; opponents called it extra‑judicial and politically charged. The Incident And The Police Operation • On Bakrid (May 28), Asad allegedly lured 17‑year‑old Surya Chauhan in the name of Eid greetings and, with associates, stabbed him repeatedly. Surya later died during treatment. • Police arrested an associate, Farhan, who reportedly admitted giving the knife used in the attack. Investigative teams — eight separate squads using CCTV, local intelligence and informants — began an intensive manhunt. • Asad carried a reward and was being monitored. Police say they received information that Asad would visit an associate to collect money around 3 am. The area around Vasundhara (near Khoda) was barricaded and teams lay in wait. • Officers signalled for a stop when they spotted Asad and his companion on a bike; the accused allegedly attempted to flee and opened fire. Police returned fire; more than ten rounds were reportedly exchanged. A constable was wounded. Asad was hit, taken to hospital and declared brought dead. Political Reactions And Public Mood • Government and police: State and local officials backed the police operation as an intelligence‑led response to a high‑profile murder.
Ghaziabad police described the encounter as necessary after the accused allegedly opened fire. Officials emphasized maintaining public order and ensuring safety. • Ruling‑party leaders: BJP leaders, including former MLA Sangeet Som, met the victim’s family, expressed solidarity, and praised the police. Som pledged personal financial assistance and supported administrative steps such as notices against illegal constructions in the accused’s neighbourhood. In his remarks to the media, he said: “These are jihadis. If you pamper them, they will raise their heads again. That’s why it’s necessary to snuff out their practices here." • Opposition parties: Samajwadi Party and Congress leaders questioned the encounter approach and stressed the importance of legal due process, calling for transparent documentation and accountability through established judicial channels. • Victim’s family and local residents: The family demanded swift action against all those involved and voiced relief at the arrest and encounter of a principal suspect. Local residents staged protests and expressed anger, pressing authorities for quick justice and visible results. • Public sentiment: The killing and the subsequent encounter intensified emotions locally — a mix of relief among those seeking rapid justice, calls for procedural clarity from legal advocates, and heightened sensitivity around communal rhetoric used by some public figures.
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