Ghaziabad teen murder case: Main accused Asad shot dead in police encounter
Synopsis
Asad, the main accused in the knife murder of 17-year-old Surya Pratap Chauhan in Ghaziabad, was shot dead in a police encounter on Saturday night after he opened fire on a joint police team. Three other accused are already in custody; one accomplice remains at large. A police officer was wounded in the exchange.
Key Takeaways
Asad , the prime accused in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Surya Pratap Chauhan , was shot dead in a police encounter on Saturday night, 31 May 2025 .
The encounter was conducted jointly by Khoda and Indirapuram police stations in Ghaziabad .
Asad was carrying a reward of ₹50,000 and had been absconding since the 28 May stabbing.
A police officer sustained a gunshot wound during the exchange and is undergoing treatment.
Three of five accused in the murder case had already been arrested; one accomplice remains at large.
Locals and Hindu organisations had staged protests demanding swift action after Surya Pratap Chauhan's death.
The main accused in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Surya Pratap Chauhan in Ghaziabad was shot dead in a police encounter late Saturday night, officials confirmed on Sunday, 1 June 2025. The suspect, identified as Asad, was a proclaimed offender carrying a reward of ₹50,000 and had been absconding since the attack on 28 May in the Khoda police station area.
How the Encounter Unfolded
A joint operation by the Khoda and Indirapuram police stations tracked Asad after intelligence indicated he was attempting to flee the area after collecting money from associates. Officers set up barricades at multiple locations and launched an intensive checking drive.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (City/Trans-Hindon) Dhaval Jaiswal, Asad was spotted approaching on a motorcycle with an accomplice. 'When the police attempted to intercept him, he opened fire on the police team. The police returned fire, during which Asad sustained critical gunshot injuries,' DCP Jaiswal said. Asad was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him 'brought dead'. A police officer also sustained a gunshot wound during the exchange and is currently undergoing treatment.
Asad's accomplice fled the scene; an operation has been launched to apprehend the absconding individual, officials said.
The Original Crime: Surya Pratap Chauhan's Murder
On 28 May 2025, Asad and his accomplices allegedly attacked Surya Pratap Chauhan, a 17-year-old resident of the Khoda area, with a knife. The critically injured teenager was admitted to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment, according to DCP Jaiswal.
Five individuals were named as accused in the case. Police arrested three of them immediately after the incident; Asad alone remained at large, prompting the ₹50,000 reward announcement.
Tension and Protests in the Region
The stabbing triggered widespread outrage across the region. Locals and several Hindu organisations staged protests demanding the immediate arrest of all accused. The atmosphere of tension that followed the murder added urgency to the police operation to locate Asad.
What Happens Next
With Asad dead and three other accused already in custody, the case now turns on the capture of the remaining absconding accomplice. Investigators are also expected to file a chargesheet in the murder case. The injured police officer's condition is being monitored, officials said.
Point of View
But it does not resolve the broader questions it raised. The stabbing of a 17-year-old triggered organised communal protests in Ghaziabad — a pattern that has become a pressure multiplier on UP police to act visibly and fast. Encounters in such politically charged cases inevitably attract scrutiny: the procedural record of the operation, the status of the injured officer, and the chargesheet against the four other accused will determine whether this case holds up in court or becomes a contested narrative. The one absconding accomplice also remains a live thread.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Asad and what was he accused of?
Asad was the main accused in the stabbing murder of 17-year-old Surya Pratap Chauhan in the Khoda police station area of Ghaziabad on 28 May 2025. He was a proclaimed offender with a ₹50,000 reward announced for his capture after he absconded following the attack.
How did the Ghaziabad police encounter happen?
Acting on intelligence that Asad was trying to flee after collecting money from associates, police set up barricades and spotted him on a motorcycle. According to DCP Dhaval Jaiswal, Asad opened fire on the police team first; officers returned fire, critically injuring him. He was declared dead at hospital.
Was anyone else hurt in the encounter?
Yes, one police officer sustained a gunshot wound during the exchange and is currently undergoing treatment, according to officials. Asad's accomplice escaped the scene and remains at large.
What is the current status of the other accused in the murder case?
Three of the five named accused were arrested immediately after the 28 May stabbing. Asad, the main accused, has now been killed in the encounter. The fifth accused — Asad's accomplice who fled the encounter site — is being actively pursued by police.
Why did the Surya Pratap Chauhan murder trigger protests?
The fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old in a residential area prompted locals and several Hindu organisations to stage protests demanding the immediate arrest of all accused. The communal dimension of the case created significant tension across the region, adding pressure on police to act swiftly.
