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Four children killed in Ambedkar Nagar; mother found dead in drain as investigation unfolds
On May 2, four children were found dead in their Ambedkar Nagar home and their mother Gasia Khatun went missing. On May 3, police recovered her body from a drain near the house and began postmortem and forensic investigations, while last rites were held for the children.
Why It Matters
The timeline tracks a rapid sequence from the discovery of child deaths and a missing mother to the recovery of the mother’s body and ongoing forensic inquiries, highlighting the evolving nature of the case.
Timeline
4 Events
Police to take further action after postmortem and forensic findings
May 3, 2026
Police said further action will be taken after receiving the postmortem report and forensic findings.
Postmortem and funeral proceedings begin; last rites
May 3, 2026
The children’s bodies arrived after postmortem around 1 pm, prompting last rites in Kasda village, Mahrua. Saud (12) and Umar (10) were buried together, while Shafiq (14) and Bayan (8) were buried separately nearby in the village cemetery. Grief spread as residents gathered for final glimpses of the children.
Mother's body recovered from drain; investigation expands
May 3, 2026
Gas ia Khatun's body was recovered from a drain near the house in Miranpur locality under Akbarpur police station limits during a search operation aided by CCTV footage. The body was sent for postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Police said they are examining CCTV footage, mobile phone records, and all possible angles, including any alleged third-party involvement.
Discovery of four children and disappearance of mother
May 2, 2026
Police received information from the Moradabad locality under Akbarpur police station limits regarding the death of four children and the disappearance of their mother Gasia Khatun in Ambedkar Nagar district. Multiple teams were formed to trace the woman. The four children—Saud (12), Umar (10), Shafiq (14) and Bayan (8)—were reported to have been found dead inside their home. The children's father, Niyaz, has been working in Saudi Arabia for about 18 months and had not returned home. Police indicated the children appeared to have been killed with repeated blows from a blunt object, possibly a brick. The mother was the only adult present in the house, and her phone had been switched off after the incident.