A tragic turn of events has unfolded as 50-year-old Surendra Koli, who was previously accused in the infamous Nithari serial killings, was found dead in Haridwar. The investigation indicates that Koli ended his own life inside a small roadside tea stall where he had recently started working to rebuild his livelihood. Just hours before taking this extreme step, he had reached out to an old acquaintance to express his immense helplessness and distress over financial issues, but help could not reach him in time.
The Final Phone Call of Desperation
In his final hours, Koli was grappling with severe financial difficulties. Overcome by anxiety, he placed a phone call to Narayan Singh Rawat, a former District Panchayat member who had helped him in the past. During this conversation, Koli shared his deep despair, explaining that the owner of the tea kiosk was constantly harassing him and demanding money. Before Rawat or anyone else could fully comprehend the gravity of his situation or offer assistance, the night passed, and Koli was found dead inside his kiosk the following morning.
Discovery of the Body and Police Investigation
The incident came to light on Friday afternoon when some passersby noticed Koli hanging inside the tea stall located along the highway. They immediately alerted the local authorities. Speaking on the matter, Haridwar City Circle Officer Shishupal Singh Negi stated that a police team rushed to the crime spot upon receiving the information and lowered the body. A forensic team was also dispatched to the scene to conduct a detailed investigation and gather potential evidence. Officer Negi confirmed that while the initial assessment strongly points toward suicide, the police did not recover any suicide note from Koli’s clothing or from inside the tea stall.
A Short-Lived Attempt at a New Beginning
Koli had been acquitted in his final case by the Supreme Court in November last year. Following his release, he had moved to Haridwar in an attempt to earn an honest livelihood. Approximately ten days prior to the incident, he had started operating a small tea stall on the roadside. This kiosk served not only as his place of business but also as his temporary home where he slept at night. Unfortunately, the mounting pressure of rent, demands for money by the stall's owner, and an acute lack of resources ultimately pushed the 50-year-old to a tragic end.
