Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Nithari Killings: Moninder Singh Pandher Maintains Innocence, Blames Media Pressure
Moninder Singh Pandher, a man acquitted of the Nithari killings, says he didn't do anything wrong.
He thinks the media and public pressure made the investigation unfair.
He admits to inviting prostitutes to his house but says there were no wild parties.
Both he and his co-accused are free now, but the families of the victims still don't know who killed their loved ones.
Moninder Singh Pandher, acquitted in Nithari killings, claims he was wrongly accused
Pandher maintains he knew nothing about the crimes happening in his house
He blames media pressure and public outrage for swaying the investigation
Pandher admits to inviting prostitutes to his house but denies wild parties
Both Pandher and co-accused Surendra Koli have been acquitted in all cases
- Who
- Moninder Singh Pandher, Surendra Koli, and the families of the Nithari victims
- What
- The Nithari killings and the subsequent investigation and trials
- When
- Between 2005 and 2006, and the trials that followed
- Where
- Nithari, Noida, India
- Why
- The motive behind the killings remains unknown
Pandher's Stance
Public and Media's Stance
Pandher's Involvement
Pandher's Stance
Pandher maintains he knew nothing about the crimes
Public and Media's Stance
Public and media suspected Pandher's involvement due to the location of the crimes and his lifestyle
Media Pressure
Pandher's Stance
Pandher blames media pressure for swaying the investigation
Public and Media's Stance
Media and public had a right to know about the case and demand justice
- Victims
- Several women and children
- Accused
- Moninder Singh Pandher and Surendra Koli
- Crimes
- Sexual assault, dismemberment, murder
- Acquittals
- Both Pandher and Koli have been acquitted in all cases
- Duration of case
- Nearly two decades
