🗝️ The main accused, Surinder Koli, described certain acts happening in a back room that police never officially searched . When later asked why, the lead investigator said: “We didn’t have the key. And no one filed a requisition to break it down.”
In 2005, the police received a tip-off about a series of missing persons cases in Nithari. Initially, it was thought that the girls had simply run away from home, but as the number of missing persons grew, the police began to suspect foul play. nithari crime report
The case gained international notoriety as the "House of Horrors" after investigators discovered human remains, skulls, and children's clothing hidden in bags and in the drainage system around Pandher's bungalow (D-5). Despite numerous convictions and death sentences for Pandher and his domestic help, , both men were acquitted of all charges by the Allahabad High Court in 2023 due to a lack of evidence and a "botched up" investigation. In November 2025, the Supreme Court of India upheld these acquittals, leading to their release. Investigation and Timeline 🗝️ The main accused, Surinder Koli, described certain