Lucknow, Dec. 1 -- A 20-year-old girl in Basti was allegedly murdered by her younger brother, with her mother also involved, after the two found her talking to a male friend over the phone. The incident occurred on November 16 but came to light on Sunday following a probe by five police teams formed by Gonda SP Vineet Jaiswal.

According to police, the victim, a resident of Parsa Jagir, was at home when her brother returned and saw her speaking to a boy. "He confronted her, an argument followed, and their mother also scolded the girl," an officer said. "The brother then decided to eliminate her."

SP Jaiswal said, "Later that night, the mother and brother tied her hands and legs, stuffed her into a sack, and put her in the boot of their c...