Ghaziabad teen stabbed to death on Bakrid; mother demands action against absconding accused
Synopsis
A 17-year-old Class XI student was allegedly lured to a Bakrid meeting and stabbed to death in Ghaziabad's Khoda Colony. The main accused, Asad, remains on the run even as police arrest three others — including his father. The victim's family, already without a father, is now demanding an encounter-style punishment for the suspect.
Key Takeaways
Surya Pratap , 17 , a Class XI student, was stabbed in Khoda Colony, Ghaziabad on 29 May 2025 and died during treatment on 30 May .
The main accused, Asad , allegedly used the occasion of Bakrid (Eid) to lure Surya to a meeting before the attack.
Three accused — Farhan (Asad's father), Asif , and Nawab — have been arrested; Asad remains absconding.
An FIR was registered at Khoda Police Station on a complaint by Surya's elder brother, Yash .
Surya's mother, Saroj , and sister have demanded strict action against the accused and swift arrest of Asad.
A 17-year-old boy, Surya Pratap, was stabbed to death allegedly by an acquaintance in Ghaziabad's Khoda Colony on 29 May 2025, with the victim succumbing to his injuries at a hospital the following day. Police confirmed that the attack followed a prior argument between the two, and that the main accused remains at large.
What Happened
Surya, a Class XI student at a private school in Khoda Colony, was reportedly lured to a meeting on the occasion of Eid (Bakrid) by the main accused, identified as Asad. According to his family, Surya had a minor dispute with Asad roughly eight months ago, but they had not anticipated any threat. His sister alleged that when Surya arrived for what he believed was a friendly meeting, Asad was accompanied by seven or eight others.
The stabbing took place on Thursday, 29 May. Surya was rushed to hospital but did not survive, dying during treatment on Friday, 30 May.
FIR Registered, Three Arrested
Following a complaint filed by Surya's elder brother, Yash, at Khoda Police Station, an FIR was registered naming four accused. Ghaziabad Police have since arrested three of them — Farhan (father of the main accused), Asif, and Nawab. The prime suspect, Asad, remains absconding, and police teams are conducting raids to trace him.
Family's Anguish and Demands
Surya's mother, Saroj, expressed her grief and demanded the harshest possible punishment for the accused. 'I want him to be killed. The way he killed my son, I want the same punishment for him. I have not seen my son's face since May 28. I have three children — one daughter and two sons. However, my elder son is physically challenged. I had hoped that my younger son would become my strength, but now he has been taken away from us,' she said.
His sister, speaking from her marital home where she was when she received the news, said she could not even see her brother's face before he passed. 'We got the information around 3.30 am. We received a call saying that someone had stabbed my younger brother and that we should come to the hospital,' she said, adding that the family had not yet received the body at the time of reporting.
She further alleged Asad's direct role: 'Asad was the one who stabbed my brother. My brother and Asad had a minor argument about eight months ago, but we never imagined that he would do something like this.' The family has demanded swift arrest of Asad and strict legal action.
Context and What Comes Next
The case has drawn attention to targeted violence involving prior personal disputes, with the family alleging the Eid occasion was used to lower the victim's guard. Surya's sister noted the family's vulnerability: 'Our father is no longer with us, and now we have lost my brother too. We have no one left.' Police have not yet issued a formal statement on the timeline for Asad's arrest, but raids are reportedly ongoing. The case is expected to be taken up by local courts once the chargesheet is filed.
Point of View
With the victim's trust — and a festive occasion — weaponised against him. The family's demand for an encounter reflects a deep distrust in the pace of formal justice, a sentiment that surfaces repeatedly in UP crime cases where the accused evades arrest for days. The arrest of Asad's father as a named accused raises questions about alleged family complicity that police will need to address transparently. Until Asad is apprehended and a chargesheet filed, the case risks becoming another data point in the discourse around law and order in western Uttar Pradesh.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Surya Pratap and what happened to him?
Surya Pratap was a 17-year-old Class XI student from Khoda Colony, Ghaziabad. He was allegedly stabbed by an acquaintance named Asad on 29 May 2025 and succumbed to his injuries at a hospital the following day.
Who is the main accused in the Ghaziabad stabbing case?
The main accused is identified as Asad, who allegedly carried out the stabbing. He remains absconding as of the latest reports, with Ghaziabad Police conducting raids to trace him.
How many people have been arrested in the case?
Three of the four accused named in the FIR have been arrested — Farhan (Asad's father), Asif, and Nawab. The prime suspect, Asad, is still at large.
What has the victim's family demanded?
Surya's mother, Saroj, and his sister have demanded strict action against the accused and the immediate arrest of Asad. Both have called for the harshest possible punishment, including an encounter, for the main suspect.
Why did the attack allegedly take place on Bakrid?
According to Surya's sister, Asad called Surya to meet him on the occasion of Eid (Bakrid), which the family believed was a friendly gathering. She alleged that Asad arrived with seven or eight others and that the festive occasion was used to lower Surya's guard.
