Sambhal,

3 January (H.S.): The Agra woman and her four children, who were reportedly

murdered by her son at a Lucknow hotel, were buried in Sambhal on Friday by the bereaved families. The remains were transported to Sambhal early

on Friday.

According

to police, Mohammad Arshad reportedly killed his mother Asma and his sisters

Alia (9), Aksa (16), Rahmeen (18), and Alshia (19) in a Lucknow hotel room on

Wednesday.

He

then recorded a video in which he admitted to cutting his sisters' and mother's

wrists and necks. In the 6.5-minute selfie video, Arshad alleged that his

father was also engaged in the crime.

Asma's

family from Sambhal wanted the death sentence for Arshad. Asma's brother

Mohammad Zeeshan stated, I received a phone call from Lucknow that

day. I spoke to Arshad. After saying, 'Uncle I have slaughtered the whole

family,' he was apprehended by police. I last communicated with my sister about

four months ago. She was really straightforward and loving. I want Arshad

to get the harshest punishment; he should be hanged.

He

also asked Arshad's father be detained immediately. Arshad, who was detained

immediately after the murders, was placed in judicial prison on Thursday. Arshad's

family lived in Agra, and a preliminary investigation found that he committed

the action due to home conflicts. In the video, Arshad stated that he took the

drastic move in response to harassment and persecution by locals in his

neighborhood.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi