Surendra Koli, Acquitted Nithari Case Accused, Dies by Suicide in Haridwar
Surendra Koli, accused in the 2006 Nithari serial killings case, died by suicide in Haridwar in September 2026. His body was found hanging inside a tea stall where he had recently been working. Koli had spent nearly two decades in prison after multiple convictions, including death sentences, but was acquitted by the Supreme Court in November 2025 due to insufficient evidence. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death, with no suicide note found. Koli's former employer, Moninder Singh Pandher, was also acquitted in related cases.
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: wion, ndtv, indiatvnews, zeenews, moneycontrol, moneycontrol, wion, thetribune, 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 (28–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 18 Sept, 08:57 am. Other outlets followed.