Haryana Murder: ‘Killer mom’ Haryana woman held for killing 4 children, including her son; targeted kids ‘more attractive’ than her own | Chandigarh News - The Times of India
In Panipat, Haryana, police have arrested a 34-year-old woman named Poonam after uncovering that she killed four children — including her own toddler son — over the past two years. Her crimes came to light when a six-year-old girl’s body was found drowned in a stored water tub at a wedding, which prompted an investigation revealing a chilling pattern. According to her confession, she deliberately targeted kids she thought were “more beautiful” than her own child. The killings — initially passed off as accidental drownings — involved close relatives. Authorities suspect she may be mentally disturbed. The shocking case has sent shockwaves through the local community and triggered a full investigation into all related suspicious deaths.
The Key points
- The accused is identified as Poonam, 34, from Sonipat/Bhawar village.
- Police found four children dead — three girls (her nieces/relatives) and her own young son — between 2023 and 2025.
- The most recent victim was a six-year-old girl found drowned inside a locked storeroom at a wedding in Naultha village.
- Her motive was reported jealousy: she believed these children were more attractive than her own kid.
- She killed her son after he reportedly witnessed one of the murders, to avoid suspicion.
- Earlier deaths — one in 2023 and another in August 2025 — had been accepted by family members and not treated as suspicious.
- In each case, the method used was drowning in a water tank or tub; the deaths were disguised as accidents.
- After the latest death, forensic examination and police questioning exposed inconsistencies, leading to her confession.
- Police described the accused as possibly mentally unstable and are investigating whether more children were victims.
- The case has alarmed the community and raised serious concerns about child safety and the need for awareness of psychological disorders.
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