Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman, Industrialist, Criminal |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/08/1957 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Punjab |
Latest News about Moninder Singh Pandher
19/11/2025
Moninder Singh Pandher gave an exclusive interview to India Today, breaking his silence nearly 20 years after the Nithari serial killings case. He denied any role in the murders of children and women between 2005 and 2006 at his D-5 bungalow, stating the CBI never filed a chargesheet against him for murder or rape. Pandher described himself as a victim of the botched investigation and addressed his former domestic help Surender Koli's behavior during their time together.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Goldy |
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| Known For | Being associated with the Nithari murder cases |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (1973) |
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| College/University | St. Stephen's College, Delhi (1977) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in History with Honours |
Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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| Ethnicity | Punjabi |
| Address | D-5, Sector 31, near Nithari village, Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Separated |
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Family
| Father | Sampooran Singh Pandher (businessman |
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| Mother | Deceased |
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| Spouse | Devinder Kaur |
| Children | Son: Karandeep Singh Pandher, Daughter: |
Career
| Criminal Activities |
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| Number of victims | 16 |
| Span of crimes | 8 February 2005 – 25 October 2006 |
| Date apprehended | 27 December 2006 |
| Date of arrest | 29 December 2006 |
| Location of murders | D-5, Sector-31, Noida near Nithari Village |
| Method of murders | Strangulation |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Moninder grew up in a wealthy business family in Chandigarh, where he was an average student. | |
| 2. Despite being described as a loner with a troubled childhood, his peers viewed him as ordinary. | |
| 3. Conflicts with siblings were common, exacerbated by the circumstances of their mother's death. | |
| 4. After inheriting the family transport business, he faced challenges and ultimately reduced the fleet size significantly. | |
| 5. His living situation in Noida was characterized by isolation, with family members often in conflict with him. | |
| 6. Moninder was noted for his drinking habits and possession of a significant collection of vintage wines. | |
| 7. His criminal activities were exposed when body parts of missing children were discovered, leading to a major investigation. | |
| 8. He has been the subject of documentaries and books detailing the horrific Nithari killings. | |
| 9. He was a successful businessman who dealt in JCB machines before his arrest. |