# Surendra Koli, acquitted in 2006 Nithari killings, dies by suicide

> Surendra Koli, who was acquitted last year in connection to the infamous 2005-2006 Nithari killings in Noida, died by suicide by hanging, police said on Friday.

- Published: 2026-09-18T08:16:25.836Z
- Updated: 2026-09-20T01:30:04.958Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics
- Involves: 2006 Nithari serial killings, Bhupatwala, Bhupatwala area, Bhupatwala area of Haridwar city Kotwali, Chandigarh, Haridwar, Jhabbu Lal, Koli, Luksar Jail, Magrukhal in the Bhikiasain area of Almora, Magrukhal, Bhikiasain area, Almora, Mangrukhal village in Bhikiasain, Almora

## How it developed

- 2026-09-18T08:16:25.836Z - India Today: [Surendra Koli, acquitted in 2006 Nithari killings, dies by suicide](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/2006-nithari-killings-accused-surendra-koli-dies-by-suicide-2997559-2026-09-18)
- 2026-09-18T08:31:09.558Z - Hindustan Times: [Surendra Koli, acquitted in Nithari serial killing case, found dead in Haridwar](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nithari-accused-surendra-koli-found-hanging-at-tea-stall-in-haridwar-101789718799494.html)
- 2026-09-18T08:17:40.913Z - Dharitri: [ବହୁ ଚର୍ଚ୍ଚିତ ନିଠାରି ମାମଲାର ମୁଖ୍ୟ ଅଭିଯୁକ୍ତ ସୁରେନ୍ଦ୍ର କୋଲିଙ୍କ ଆତ୍ମହତ୍ୟା, ଝୁଲନ୍ତା ଅବସ୍ଥାରେ ମିଳିଲା ମୃତଦେହ - Dharitri](https://www.dharitri.com/surendra-koli-prime-accused-in-the-high-profile-nithari-case-commits-suicide/)
- 2026-09-18T08:30:12.354Z - Times of India: [Surinder Koli, acquitted in 2006 Nithari serial killings case, dies by suicide](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/surendra-koli-acquitted-in-2006-nithari-serial-killings-case-dies-by-suicide/articleshow/134329867.cms)
- 2026-09-18T10:00:55.194Z - Scroll: [Surendra Koli, accused in Nithari killings case, dies by suicide](https://scroll.in/latest/1095833/surendra-koli-acquitted-in-nithari-killings-case-dies-by-suicide)
- 2026-09-18T09:02:09.301Z - NDTV: [Surinder Koli, Acquitted In 2006 Nithari Killings Case, Dies by Suicide](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/surinder-koli-acquitted-in-2006-nithari-killings-case-dies-by-suicide-12063608#publisher=newsstand)
- 2026-09-18T09:02:08.031Z - Hindustan Times: [Police says Surendra Koli was found dead in his tea shop in Haridwar: Updates](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nithari-case-surendra-koli-death-haridwar-live-updates-suicide-probe-noida-2006-noida-serial-killing-uttarakhand-101789719290829.html)
- 2026-09-18T09:00:03.088Z - India Today: [Nithari Case Acquitted Accused Surendra Kohli Found Dead in Haridwar, Police Suspect Suicide](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/nithari-case-acquitted-accused-surendra-kohli-found-dead-in-haridwar-police-suspect-suicide-ytvd-2997582-2026-09-18)
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- 2026-09-18T10:30:02.287Z - India Today: [Surendra Koli found dead. India still asks: Who killed Nithari's children?](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/nithari-serial-killings-surendra-koli-suicide-children-deaths-mystery-2997654-2026-09-18)
- 2026-09-18T11:32:30.186Z - Hindustan Times: [12 death sentences, 13 acquittals later, Nithari’s Surendra Koli found dead in Haridwar: Timeline](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/12-death-sentences-13-acquittals-later-nithari-s-surendra-koli-found-dead-in-haridwar-timeline-101789720717083.html)
- 2026-09-18T11:33:16.954Z - Telangana Today: [Nithari case: Surendra Koli found hanging at his Haridwar tea shop](https://telanganatoday.com/nithari-case-surendra-koli-found-hanging-at-his-haridwar-tea-shop)
- 2026-09-18T12:30:04.811Z - India Today: [Hangman was ready in jail, but a noose found Surendra Koli 12 years later in his tea stall](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/surendra-koli-death-nithari-acquitted-man-found-hanging-in-haridwar-story-explained-2997706-2026-09-18)
- 2026-09-18T12:32:17.520Z - Hindustan Times: [Nithari victim's father questions Surendra Koli's 'suicide', alleges murder](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nithari-victims-father-questions-surendra-kolis-suicide-alleges-murder-101789733424618.html)
- 2026-09-18T13:00:26.032Z - Times of India: [Nithari case victim's father questions Surendra Koli's death, claims murder](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nithari-case-victims-father-questions-surendra-kolis-death-claims-murder/articleshow/134335931.cms)
- 2026-09-18T13:30:03.645Z - LiveMint: [Who is Moninder Singh Pandher? Businessman acquitted in 2006 Nithari killings involving deceased Surendra Koli | Today News](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/who-is-moninder-singh-pandher-businessman-acquitted-in-2006-nithari-killings-involving-deceased-surendra-koli-11789732222672.html)
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- 2026-09-19T04:01:20.287Z - Hindustan Times: [Nithari case's Surendra Koli, acquitted in all 13 cases, found dead in Haridwar](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nithari-killing-case-surendra-koli-acquitted-in-all-13-cases-found-dead-in-haridwar-101789784892894.html)
- 2026-09-19T17:00:06.195Z - India Today: [Surendra Koli showed no signs of distress before release: Jail superintendent](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/surendra-koli-death-nithari-killings-accused-found-hanging-victim-family-seeks-probe-ptag-2998389-2026-09-19)
- 2026-09-20T01:30:04.958Z - India Today: [Surendra Koli cremated, cops probe his activities since acquittal in Nithari case](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/surendra-koli-death-nithari-case-accused-cremated-in-haridwar-suicide-angle-probed-ptag-2998619-2026-09-20)

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