Surendra Koli, Acquitted in Nithari Killings, Dies by Suicide in Haridwar
Surendra Koli, accused in the 2006 Nithari serial killings and acquitted by the Supreme Court in 2025, was found dead by suicide in his tea stall in Haridwar on September 18, 2026. Koli had spent nearly two decades in prison before his acquittal and had recently relocated to Haridwar, where he worked as a tea vendor. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death, with no suicide note found. The Nithari case involved the disappearance and deaths of children and women near the home of businessman Moninder Singh Pandher, who was also acquitted.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (42/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: deccanherald, hindustantimes, indiatoday, news18, news18, hindustantimes, indianexpress, indiatoday, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 18 Sept, 09:25 am. Other outlets followed.