Ghaziabad Police Crack Sonu Khan Murder Case; 3 Arrested
Three arrested in the brutal murder of 22-year-old Sonu Khan in Ghaziabad's Loni area. Read the full details of the crime and the motive.
In a swift operation, the Ghaziabad Police have solved the Sonu Khan murder case within just 24 hours of the crime. The investigation into the brutal killing of the 22-year-old has led to the arrest of three individuals, uncovering a plot fueled by a personal vendetta and harassment allegations.
The Night of the Crime
The incident unfolded on the night of October 22, 2026, between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Sonu Khan, a young man who had worked at a medical store and harbored ambitions of opening his own business, was targeted in the Chiraudi Market area.
According to police reports, the victim was lured to a chow mein stall by an acquaintance named Shoaib. While at the stall, assailants arriving on a motorcycle without a number plate opened fire, shooting Khan three times. His family rushed him to GTB Hospital in Delhi, but doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
The Police Crackdown
Following a formal complaint filed by the victim's brother, Moin, the police launched an immediate manhunt. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Loni) Ramkishan confirmed that the authorities have successfully apprehended three suspects: Salman, Shoaib, and a juvenile.
The juvenile suspect was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board and has since been sent to a juvenile observation home. During the arrests, police recovered critical evidence, including:
- An illegal .315 bore firearm.
- Live ammunition.
- The motorcycle used in the crime, which lacked a registration plate.
The investigation is still ongoing, as two other named suspects, Azeem and Faizu, remain at large. Police are currently conducting raids to bring them into custody.
The Motive: A Deadly Dispute
As the investigation deepened, the motive behind the cold-blooded murder emerged. The police revealed that the killing was the result of a dispute involving the sister of one of the suspects, Azeem.
It is alleged that Sonu Khan had been repeatedly harassing Azeem's sister while she was commuting to her college. Despite receiving multiple warnings to stop his behavior, the harassment reportedly continued, leading the group to plan a lethal retaliation.
A Calculated Execution
The crime was not a spontaneous act of rage but a calculated execution. Police findings indicate that the attackers spent 12 hours conducting surveillance on Sonu Khan's movements to ensure the hit was carried out precisely before he could escape or be protected.