Mohali Family Poisoned with Thallium-Laced Panjiri: Survivor Alleges Murder Plot by Employee
In a disturbing development from Sector 117, Mohali, a widow and business director has come forward with harrowing allegations of a deliberate poisoning attempt targeting her entire family. Rachna Kapoor, 49, director of Global Vision Network, claims that a trusted employee attempted to wipe out her family by mixing highly toxic thallium into traditional panjiri prepared to celebrate the birth of her granddaughter in Germany.
Multiple Family Members Fighting for Life in German ICU
Speaking exclusively about the traumatic incident, Kapoor revealed that her daughter, advocate Ranjeeta Batra, along with her mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law, are currently battling for survival in intensive care units in Hemsburg, Germany. "My own health has also deteriorated severely," Kapoor stated, describing the incident as nothing short of a "mass murder attempt" against her family.
The tragedy unfolded when Kapoor, who lost her husband two years ago, traveled to Germany to attend the second delivery of her only daughter. According to her account, the celebratory panjiri served during this joyous occasion had been deliberately contaminated with thallium. "Within 10 days, all of us were put on ventilator support," she recounted, highlighting the rapid and devastating effects of the poisoning.
Newborn Granddaughter Also Affected by Toxic Substance
Perhaps most heartbreaking is the revelation that Kapoor's newborn granddaughter, who had consumed only breast milk for a single day, also showed traces of the poison in her system. "Even traces of poison were found in the baby's body," Kapoor disclosed, adding that several relatives from the in-laws' family were similarly hospitalized and required ventilator support.
As her condition worsened dramatically, Kapoor was medically airlifted from Germany back to India. Her treatment journey has taken her through multiple healthcare facilities:
- Initial admission to Medanta Hospital
- Subsequent transfer to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
- Current ongoing treatment at Paras Hospital
Medical professionals have confirmed that the severe illness resulted from thallium poisoning rather than any natural disease. "Doctors told me this is an extremely dangerous chemical poison that damages the body from within and often goes undetected in routine tests for the first three days," Kapoor explained.
Alarming Thallium Levels Revealed in Medical Reports
German medical documents present startling evidence of the poisoning's severity. The reports indicate:
- The newborn granddaughter's blood showed thallium levels of 47.0 against a normal reading of just 0.2
- Daughter Ranjeeta Batra's thallium level reached an alarming 9984.0
"My daughter's baby consumed breast milk for just one day. After that, even she could not stand," Kapoor shared, emphasizing the poison's devastating impact across generations.
Suspicion Falls on Long-Term Employee from Himachal
Kapoor has expressed strong suspicion against an employee who had been residing at her Mohali home for approximately four to five years and was associated with her company, Global Vision Network. "Before I left for Germany, my employee, who hails from Himachal, was the only person staying in my house. I had given him a room on the upper floor. I suspect him," she stated unequivocally.
The circumstantial evidence appears compelling. Kapoor noted that German police investigators seized household items during their probe and confirmed thallium poisoning in their official reports, copies of which she possesses. "My employee used to speak with me regularly while I was in Germany. However, on the day I came to know that poison had been mixed in the food and questioned him, he went missing from the house," she revealed.
The disappearance was accompanied by suspicious circumstances: all three of the employee's phones were switched off, and crucial company documents including letterheads, stamps, chequebooks, and other important papers vanished from the premises.
Delayed Police Action and Ongoing Medical Struggle
Despite submitting a formal written complaint to Mohali police through her brother on January 18, Kapoor alleges that no First Information Report had been registered as of February 4. On Wednesday, she met with SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans, who subsequently assigned the investigation to SP (Rural) Manpreet Singh. However, Kapoor maintains that "no concrete action has been taken so far."
"My only demand is that an FIR should be registered first," she insisted, while also calling for a high-level investigation and security provisions for her vulnerable family.
Kapoor's medical condition remains critical as she continues treatment. She disclosed that the antidote for thallium poisoning has only recently become available in India, manufactured by just three pharmaceutical companies. "I have to take the medicine three times a day. Even now, I cannot stand on my own," she confessed, highlighting the ongoing physical challenges she faces.
Police Response and Investigation Status
When contacted regarding the allegations, SP (Rural) Manpreet Singh acknowledged the seriousness of the matter. "The victim met us today. We are verifying all details and medical reports. After a thorough investigation, an FIR will be registered and the accused will be arrested," he assured, indicating that official procedures are underway to address this complex and disturbing case.
The incident raises significant concerns about domestic safety, employee trust, and the availability of specialized medical treatments for rare poisonings in India. As investigations continue, the Kapoor family's recovery remains uncertain, with multiple members still fighting for their lives both in India and Germany.
