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Nithari Case Accused Surendra Koli Died by Hanging, Post-Mortem Confirms
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Moneycontrol•23-09-2026, 14:40
Nithari Case Accused Surendra Koli Died by Hanging, Post-Mortem Confirms
- •Surendra Koli, the main accused in the 2006 Nithari serial killings, died due to asphyxia caused by hanging, according to his post-mortem report.
- •Koli was found hanging at a tea stall he had recently started in Haridwar, with police initially suspecting suicide.
- •He had been living in Haridwar under a concealed identity after his Supreme Court acquittal and struggled to find stable employment.
- •Koli's death occurred less than a year after the Supreme Court acquitted him in the final case linked to the Nithari killings in November 2025.
- •The Nithari case, involving allegations of rape and murder of children, came to light in December 2006 with the discovery of skeletal remains near Moninder Singh Pandher's bungalow.
Key Questions Answered
Surendra Koli died due to asphyxia caused by hanging, as confirmed by his post-mortem report.
The Supreme Court acquitted Surendra Koli in the final pending Nithari case in November 2025, bringing an end to all criminal proceedings against him.
Surendra Koli was found hanging at a small tea stall he had recently started and was operating in the Saptarishi area of Haridwar.
