Ghaziabad encounter sparks row; Yogi warns ‘nalayak aulad’, Opposition says this isn't real justice

A police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad has ignited a fierce debate over the justification of police action outside the formal judicial process. The suspect in the murder of a 17-year-old boy was killed in an exchange of fire with police on Sunday, May 31, just days after the alleged crime occurred on June 28. The incident has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, who accuse the state government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of promoting "jungle raj."

The 17-year-old victim was reportedly called to a street by the suspect and his associates, where an argument over a motorcycle escalated. According to police, the suspect then stabbed the boy, who later died from his injuries. The victim's mother has alleged that her son was attacked after being asked about goat sacrifice, stating, "On Eid, a boy tricked my child into calling him. He was asked if he had ever seen a goat being slaughtered, to which he replied no. Then my child was stabbed... I want justice."

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On Eid, a boy tricked my child into calling him. He was asked if he had ever seen a goat being slaughtered, to which he replied no. Then my child was stabbed... I want justice...

Officials stated that the prime suspect, who carried a reward of ₹50,000, was killed around 3:30 a.m. when police teams attempted to stop him near Vasundhara as he allegedly tried to flee on a motorcycle with an accomplice. Police claim the suspect opened fire on the team, leading to the encounter.

However, opposition leaders have condemned the encounter, questioning the state's law and order situation. They argue that such actions bypass due process and undermine the justice system. The incident highlights a growing tension between the government's tough stance on crime and concerns about human rights and the rule of law in Uttar Pradesh.

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I was not at home; I was on duty. Someone called me and told me that my son had been stabbed. When I came, I saw my son's face. After that, I did not get to see his face again for half a day. I want justice.