while Macnaghtens hands were paraded in triumph throughout the streets of the Old city mounted on a lance. Macnaghten's head was wrapped in a sack and Akbar Khan sent the sack to Mir Wali of Khulm. Three days later, the remains of Macnaghten's torso was thrown in a ditch near the smouldering ruins of Burnes's house. Inside the cantonment, there was confusion as to what occurred and the fate of Macnaghten as well as his accompanying officers. It was not until the following day that the confirmation of Macnaghten and Trevor's death, as well as numerous officers were taken prisoner had came in. A few days later, Eldred Pottinger, who was now in charge of Political affairs, received a letter signed by Akbar Khan. Aminullah Khan Logari as well as other leaders had demanded the British follow the terms of the 11 December agreement, alongside additional demands such as that the army must leave immediately, as well as abandoning all of its treasure, except for funds needed for road expenses, must be handed over to the Afghans alongside all but six guns and most of the ammunition. The wives of the Senior officers were also to be surrendered as hostages until Dost Mohammad Khan would return to Afghanistan. In return, Akbar Khan pledged that he and other leaders would accompany the army and ensure their safe passage. As for Shah Shuja, he could choose to stay in Kabul, or go with the British army that was withdrawing. British Withdrawal and Massacre at Gandamak (December 1841-January 1842) Pottinger refused the conditions given by Aminullah Khan Logari and persuaded Elphinstone to march the troops into the Bala Hissar, however he was ignored. As due to the assassination of Macnaghten, Elphinstone and Shelton led a de-facto coup over Shah Shuja's power, placing themselves solely in charge of military and political affairs. The army continued to fight for survival for over three weeks. As December came, many camp followers died from exposure due to the extreme cold. On 1 January 1842, a new treaty was affirmed with even harsher terms of withdrawal. The new treaty recognized Nawab Zaman as regent instead of Akbar Khan. Pottinger drew up bills of the East India Company treasury and ceded over 14 and a half Lakhs (1.4 Million) rupees, which was divided among Akbar Khan, Nawab Zaman, Aminullah Khan Logari, Khan Shirin Khan Jawanshir, Sardar Osman Khan, and