Slapped, abducted, killed: How a bike grazing a car took a violent turn for Ghaziabad teen

Police have arrested one of the accused, while efforts are underway to trace the second suspect.

Published on: Jul 1, 2026, 14:24:30 IST

Reported by Peeyush Khandelwal | Written by Shivya Kanojia

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A 17-year-old boy on Monday afternoon was allegedly beaten to death by two men in a road rage incident in Loni, Ghaziabad after the motorcycle he was riding with two friends brushed against their car, police said.

Police said one of the accused has been arrested, while the other remains absconding. (Representational)

Police have arrested one of the accused, while efforts are underway to trace the second suspect, earlier HT reported.

Slapped, kicked

According to the victim's family, the confrontation began immediately after the motorcycle grazed the car.

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“The bike brushed past the car, following which a man stepped out and slapped my brother several times. The men then forcibly took him inside their car and drove him to their property dealing office nearby. They told his two friends to follow them there,” the victim's brother alleged in his complaint.

Police said the three teenagers had left Mustafabad at around 3.30 pm and were travelling towards a swimming pool on Behta Road when the incident occurred.

Friends found him lying unconscious

The complaint states that when the victim's two friends reached the office, they found him lying on the floor.

According to the FIR, one of the accused was allegedly kicking the teenager repeatedly.

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“One of the friends sprinkled water on his face, but he did not respond. The accused then warned them to take him away or face similar consequences,” the complaint stated.

The injured teenager was rushed to a hospital in Delhi, where doctors declared him dead.

Case registered

Following the incident, Loni Border police registered an FIR under Sections 103(1) (murder) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on Monday night.

Police said one of the accused has been arrested, while the other remains absconding.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Surendra Nath Tiwari said investigators did not find any major visible external injuries on the victim's body, though a mark was noticed around his throat.

“The suspects allegedly assaulted him and took him to their office around 400 metres from the spot. Teams have been formed to trace the absconding accused,” he said.

Loni Border police station's Station House Officer Manish Bisht said the postmortem examination was conducted in Delhi and the report is awaited. Investigators are also examining CCTV footage from the area as part of the probe.

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Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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