Chandigarh Bizwoman Alleges Ex-Employee Attempted to Poison Family with Thallium-Laced Sweet

Imagine the sheer terror. A woman in Chandigarh, Monika Goyal, is alleging something truly chilling: that a former employee, someone she had trusted enough to work in her business, attempted to wipe out her entire family using a silent, deadly poison. It's a story that sounds like it's ripped straight from a dark crime thriller, but sadly, it's very real and unfolding in Sector 49.

The alleged plot began subtly enough, with a seemingly innocent gesture. The former employee, identified as Prateek, is accused of sending a batch of 'panjiri' – a traditional, often wholesome Indian sweet – to Goyal's home. Harmless, right? Well, not in this horrifying case. Shortly after consuming the sweet treat, the family began to fall mysteriously ill. We're talking about symptoms that were far from ordinary, quickly escalating into something truly disturbing.

The family's health rapidly deteriorated, presenting a baffling array of issues: severe hair loss, excruciating pain, and a disturbing decline in their neurological functions. It was a slow, insidious form of suffering, one that left doctors scratching their heads for a while. Eventually, comprehensive medical investigations delivered a shocking diagnosis: thallium poisoning. Thallium, for those unfamiliar, is a heavy metal, colorless and odorless in its compounds, making it a particularly cruel and difficult poison to detect early on. It’s often called "the poisoner's poison" for good reason.

So, who would do such a thing? The finger of blame, according to Monika Goyal's formal complaint to the Chandigarh police, points directly at Prateek, who previously worked for her. While the exact motive is still being pieced together by investigators, it's believed that a past dispute or perhaps even a termination from employment might have fueled this incredibly dark act of revenge. It’s hard to fathom such a profound betrayal, especially from someone who once held a position of trust within one's professional and perhaps even personal orbit.

Naturally, the Chandigarh police have taken this claim very seriously. An First Information Report, or FIR, has been registered against Prateek. The charges are grave indeed: sections 328 of the Indian Penal Code, dealing with causing hurt by means of poison, and perhaps even more chillingly, section 307, for attempt to murder. The police are now actively investigating, trying to connect all the dots and gather definitive evidence to support these severe allegations. Prateek, reportedly now based in Gurugram, is certainly a key focus of their inquiry.

This particular incident, tragic as it is, sends a shiver down the spine and, quite frankly, reminds us of similar harrowing tales. One can't help but recall that deeply disturbing case in Delhi not too long ago, where a doctor's family was also poisoned with thallium, allegedly by domestic help. It just highlights a chilling vulnerability, doesn't it? The thought that such a potent, silent killer could be wielded within the sanctity of one's own home is truly horrifying. For Monika Goyal and her family, the recovery, both physical and emotional, will undoubtedly be a long and arduous journey. It's a stark reminder that sometimes, the gravest dangers can come from the most unexpected places.