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A pundit who officiated at the joint funeral for a murdered woman and her son has described the moment as a deep sorrow not only for the family but for the entire nation, as he urged people to guide each other toward positive choices.

"It is important for us, as young people, as adults, as parents, as custodians, to make good choices, to advise our children and family to walk the path of truth," Pt Artma Maharaj told Newsday at the funeral.

"Everything has consequences, and whatever the situation would have been, it is indeed a very sad day. We pray that God's hands would guide the family and bless them and give them the strength they need during this time."