HYDERABAD, Feb 23: Relatives of Habibullah, 80, a victim of Samjhota Express tragedy, received his body here on Friday and buried it in Amani Shah Colony graveyard amid tears.

Moving scenes were witnessed when deceased’s grandson Jalaluddin arrived at his home with his body from India.

Mohammad Arshad, deceased's son-in-law, received the body at Wagah border at 5.30 am. Jalaluddin and Arshad bought the body by air to Karachi and later reached Latifabad.

Two separate funeral prayers were offered, one in Hashmi colony, SITE area, and the other at his daughter's home in Latifabad. Office-bearers of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement attended the funeral.

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