A Journey Home: The Final Resting of Sofia's Remains

In a poignant moment, the parents of a murdered girl received her remains years after her death. Sofia was killed in Goa in 2006 at the age of 13. Her remains, crucial evidence, were recently handed over to her family for a proper burial in her native Coorg.

Emotions ran high as a Kasargod court handed over a small cardboard box to the parents of Sofia, a young girl tragically murdered in Goa 18 years ago.

Allegedly killed by K C Hamsa, who feared punishment after she suffered severe burns, Sofia's remains were finally returned to her family for a formal funeral, granting them the solace they've long sought.

The teenager's remains, preserved as vital evidence, now rest in Coorg, bringing a measure of peace to those who loved her.

(With inputs from agencies.)