Panipat Child Murders: Woman Confesses to Killing 4 Kids, Including Her Son, Over Twisted Jealousy
In a deeply disturbing development, police in Panipat and Sonipat are jointly pursuing a production remand for a woman identified as Poonam, following her alleged confession to the murders of four children—including her own three-year-old son—over a two-year period. The case, which spans both districts, has sent shockwaves through Haryana.
Case Escalation: Report Forwarded, Remand Sought
Panipat Police have forwarded a detailed investigation report, containing Poonam’s statements, to Sonipat Police. Authorities from both jurisdictions are now preparing to seek a court-ordered production remand to bring Poonam before a judge for further, deeper interrogation. Multiple FIRs have been registered against her, with the latest filed at Panipat’s Sector-29 police station for the murder of six-year-old Vidhi. This recent crime led to her arrest and triggered the re-investigation of earlier child deaths in the family.
The Chilling Pattern: Four Drowning Deaths, Staged as Accidents
Investigators allege Poonam murdered four children between 2023 and 2025 by drowning them in water tanks or tubs, meticulously staging each death to look like an accident. The alleged victims include:
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A nine-year-old niece in Bhawar village, Sonipat, in January 2023.
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Her own three-year-old son, reportedly killed afterwards to avoid suspicion.
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A six-year-old cousin’s daughter in Sewah village in August 2025.
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Six-year-old Vidhi, found drowned at a wedding in Naultha village, Panipat, on December 1, 2025. CCTV footage and a post-mortem report ruled out accident, leading to the breakthrough.
Police state that after each killing, Poonam maintained a calm demeanor, often attending family functions and offering explanations for wet clothes, successfully deflecting suspicion for years.
Bizarre Motive: Twisted Jealousy Over Children’s “Beauty”
According to police, Poonam’s confessed motive is shockingly trivial yet dark. She allegedly harbored intense jealousy toward children she perceived as “more beautiful” than her own. She is reported to have held a twisted belief that no child in the family should outshine her son in looks, driving her to eliminate them.
Calculated Killer or “Psycho Type”? Police Probe Mental State
Authorities have described Poonam as displaying psychopathic tendencies and a severe lack of remorse. Despite reports of her being educated, her alleged actions show calculated precision and cold detachment. The case has prompted a full-scale re-examination of previous child deaths in the family, with forensic teams revisiting scenes and gathering fresh statements from relatives.
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Community in Shock: “She Seemed Ordinary”
Neighbors and some relatives have expressed utter disbelief, describing Poonam as calm and ordinary, a stark contrast to the heinous crimes she is accused of. This has raised serious questions about missed red flags and the hidden nature of such predatory behavior.
As police prepare for the remand hearing, the investigation continues to unfold, aiming to uncover any further secrets and provide a clearer understanding of this tragic and horrifying case that has gripped the region.
