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Rape-murder suspect killed in Ghaziabad encounter; family refuses to claim body
Jasim, a 55-year-old accused in the rape and murder of his four-year-old niece, was killed in a Ghaziabad police encounter after authorities tracked him fleeing from Delhi. Police recovered weapons used in the crime and injured two officers; the victim's body was found in a car, and the family refused to claim Jasim's body. Locals expressed support for the police action while the investigation continues.
Why It Matters
The incident raises questions about crime investigation, police responses to threats, and community reactions to law enforcement actions in high-profile cases.
Timeline
6 Events
Police say further investigation underway
April 22, 2026
Authorities stated that the investigation into the case is ongoing.
Locals welcome police action in Pasonda village
April 22, 2026
In Pasonda village, locals expressed appreciation for the police action. Firshad Chowdhry, husband of the area's municipal councillor, and supporters met the ACP and praised the action, saying such criminals are a blot on society.
Family declines to claim Jasim's body
April 22, 2026
Jasim's cousin Mehboob and step-brother Naseem said the family would not claim the body, telling reporters that they considered him dead the day he committed the crime.
Victim's body found concealed in a car in Shalimar Garden area
April 22, 2026
The four-year-old victim's body was found concealed in a car in the Shalimar Garden area.
Police trap near Banthla canal in Loni; encounter leads to Jasim's death; two policemen injured; post-mortem ordered; weapons recovered
April 19, 2026
Acting on a tip-off that Jasim would meet someone near Banthla canal in Loni, police teams laid a trap. When he tried to escape by opening fire, police retaliated, resulting in his death. Two policemen, head constables Amit and Iqbal, were injured and are undergoing treatment. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and weapons and cartridges used in the crime were recovered.
Jasim tracked through CCTV at Delhi railway station while fleeing
April 19, 2026
Police tracked the 55-year-old rape-murder suspect, Jasim, through CCTV footage at a Delhi railway station as he attempted to flee the area.