Ghaziabad, May 31 -- The main accused in the murder of a 17-year-old Hindu student died in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad after sustaining injuries in a police encounter early Sunday, May 31.

Asad, a resident of Khoda area, was wanted in connection with the stabbing of Surya Chauhan, who succumbed to injuries on Friday, May 29, while undergoing treatment.

The Class 11 student, a resident of Navneet Vihar Colony in Khoda, was stabbed during an altercation on Bakrid. His family alleged that he received a call asking him to come to a meeting spot in the afternoon.

According to a Times of India report, Surya's friend Vicky told the police that he, along with another friend, went to Asad's locality after the phone call. Asad allegedly told Surya...