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Haryana Crime News
In a case that has stunned Haryana and the entire nation, Panipat police have arrested a woman named Poonam for the cold-blooded murder of four innocent children including her own three-year-old son. What began as the mysterious death of a six-year-old girl during a family wedding quickly spiraled into one of the most disturbing child-murder cases India has seen in recent years.
Tragedy at a Wedding Unmasks a Serial Pattern
The investigation began when a six-year-old girl, Vidhi, went missing during a wedding celebration at a relative’s home. Hours later, she was found dead, drowned in a tub of water. The family initially assumed it was a terrible accident until police noticed inconsistencies and began questioning those present at the function.
As suspicion deepened, police interrogated 26-year-old Poonam, who eventually broke down and confessed to not just one, but four murders all carried out using the same method: drowning the child in water and staging the scene to appear like an accidental death.
Her victims included:
- Her own son, aged three
- A niece from her brother-in-law’s family
- Another niece from her brother’s family
- Vidhi, the child whose death triggered the investigation
Jealousy, Insecurity & Psychological Breakdown What Drove the Killer?
Police sources revealed that Poonam’s motive was deeply disturbing. She reportedly felt threatened by children she considered “more beautiful” or “more loved” than her own. Her jealousy grew into a dangerous obsession, driving her to eliminate the children she envied.
Family members and neighbours say she was known to have sudden emotional outbursts, and at times behaved erratically shifting from silence to anger within minutes. Some had even sensed something was wrong but never imagined she could be capable of murder.
What shocked investigators most was how calmly she carried on with normal life after each killing, never raising suspicion. Her ability to mask her crimes for years has led officials to evaluate her mental state as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police Crack the Case, A Serial Killer Hidden in Plain Sight
Once her confession was recorded, police swiftly pieced together timelines, earlier “accidental deaths,” and witness accounts. The pattern became undeniable: each tragic drowning followed a family gathering where Poonam was present, and each victim was a young child closely related to her.
After her arrest, psychological evaluation and forensic tests were ordered. Authorities are also reviewing previous accidental child deaths in the extended family to check whether more victims exist.
Families Devastated, Community in Shock
The murders have shattered both the immediate and extended families. The children’s parents are struggling to comprehend how someone they trusted, a relative who lived among them, ate with them, played with their kids could commit such horrific acts.
The community in Panipat is equally shaken. Many say they had never seen such a calculated and cold series of killings conducted by someone described as a “quiet, responsible housewife.”
Poonam’s husband is devastated, demanding the harshest punishment possible. He said he had no idea his wife was capable of such acts and had trusted her completely with their child.
A Case That Opens Dark Questions
The Panipat child-murder case leaves behind painful questions:
- How did these crimes go unnoticed for so long?
- Were warning signs ignored?
- Can mental-health intervention prevent such tragedies?
- How many other “accidental deaths” might hide similar patterns?
As police continue their investigation, the nation waits for justice and hopes such a horrifying act is never repeated.
