Ghaziabad Police Arrest 3 Over Bakrid Day Killing of Surya, Hunt On for Prime Suspect

Ghaziabad: The murder of Surya Pratap in Khoda Colony on the day of Bakrid shook everyone. A 17-year-old boy died of a knife attack. The police came under pressure and caught Farhan, Asif and Nawab. But the real accused Asad is still absconding. Many police teams are conducting raids in search of him. There is tension in Khoda and surrounding areas after the incident.

How did the fight start? 

On Thursday afternoon, Surya was in the street with his friends Ayush and Vicky. Family members said that then she met Asad. At first both of them talked well. But after some time the atmosphere deteriorated. An argument started between the two. Within no time the matter escalated into a fight. Before the people standing nearby could understand anything, the knife went off.

What happened after the attack?

Eyewitnesses say that Asad attacked Surya several times one after the other. The attack happened so suddenly that people were stunned for a few seconds. Surya fell on the road soaked in blood. Asad fled from the spot. Friends raised an alarm and informed the family. He was immediately taken to the hospital. But the condition kept worsening. Surya died during treatment the next day.

What did the friends tell the police?

In their statement to the police, Ayush and Vicky said that a boy from the area had called them. There was a fight during the conversation. Police are now scanning the CCTV of the area. Investigating officers say that it is important to understand the actions before and after the incident. Only then will the whole chain be connected. Who came when and who called whom, all this is being seen.

Did old rivalry become the reason for the murder?

The investigation has also revealed an old feud. Police came to know that there was a fight between Surya and Asad 8 months ago. Then the matter was calmed down. Both of them started talking again. Now the police are finding out whether enmity was brewing within. Or something new happened on the day of Bakrid and there was bloodshed?

Why is there suspicion on the three arrested? 

After the arrest of Farhan, Asif and Nawab, the police are investigating their role. Officers suspect that their presence during or after the incident was not a coincidence. Mobile location, call details and other evidence are being used to find out who he talked to before and after the murder.

What is the biggest challenge facing the police now?

The main accused Asad is still out of the reach of the police. Teams are raiding his hideouts. On the other hand, Surya's family members are demanding strict action against the accused. Police claim that Asad will be arrested soon. At present people are scared in Khoda. Everyone's eyes are fixed on the next action of the police. Force is deployed in the area so that the atmosphere does not deteriorate.