Where Are Moninder Singh Pandher and Surinder Koli Now?
Who Were Moninder Singh Pandher and Surinder Koli?
Moninder Singh Pandher and Surinder Koli were responsible for one of India's most notorious serial murder cases that shocked the nation.
Pandher, a wealthy businessman, and Koli, his domestic help, were convicted of raping and murdering at least 19 children in Noida, a suburb of Delhi, between 2005 and 2006.
Arrest and Conviction
The duo was apprehended in December 2006 after police found body parts of missing children in a drain near Pandher's house.
In 2014, a special court sentenced Pandher to death, while Koli received the death penalty for six murders and life imprisonment for the remaining crimes.
Current Status
Moninder Singh Pandher and Surinder Koli are currently lodged in separate jails in Uttar Pradesh.
Pandher's death sentence has been confirmed by the Supreme Court, but his execution has been stayed due to pending legal proceedings.
Koli, on the other hand, is serving his life sentence at Agra Central Jail. He has been denied parole multiple times.
Aftermath
The Pandher-Koli case sent shockwaves through India and highlighted the dangers faced by vulnerable children in the country.
It also raised questions about the role of the police and the need for stricter laws to protect children from abuse and exploitation.
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