Nithari Killings: Families Left in Despair as Supreme Court Acquits Last Convict Citing Investigative Failures

Nov 12, 2025 11:02 pm CST

The Supreme Court's acquittal of Surendra Koli in the notorious 2006 Nithari serial killings has devastated victims' families who have sought justice for nearly two decades. The court cited significant investigative lapses, including poor crime scene management and inadequate handling of forensic evidence, while emphasizing that "suspicion cannot replace proof" despite the heinous nature of the crimes that terrorized Noida's Sector 31 community.