Tragic Murder in Faridabad: Family Feud Over Land Compensation Turns Deadly

In Faridabad's Sector 67, a 65-year-old woman named Omwati was allegedly murdered by her son Lalit and his wife Poonam over a dispute involving land compensation. The daughter-in-law confessed, while the police are conducting raids to apprehend the absconding son.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Faridabad | Updated: 30-03-2026 16:47 IST | Created: 30-03-2026 16:47 IST
Tragic Murder in Faridabad: Family Feud Over Land Compensation Turns Deadly
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A tragic incident unfolded in Faridabad's Sector 67 area, where a 65-year-old woman, Omwati, was allegedly murdered by her own son Lalit and his wife Poonam, reportedly over a land compensation dispute.

Police have apprehended Poonam, who confessed to assaulting and strangling her mother-in-law in the home they shared. The crime took place on March 16 between 1 and 3 pm, in the village of Machhgar. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to capture the absconding Lalit.

Evidence collected at the scene suggested a brutal attack, with Omwati's bangles broken and injury marks on her neck and face. The motive behind the crime was believed to be a conflict over the distribution of land compensation and ownership of the house, which the victim intended to leave to her younger son Amit and his wife Mamta.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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