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13-year-old Kumar and 18-year-old Viriviri earlier reported missing are now home
Police investigate Kumar’s disappearance

13-year-old Kumar and 18-year-old Viriviri earlier reported missing are now home

Police investigate Kumar’s disappearance

By Mansi Chand
19/06/2024

13-year-old Ashwariya Roselyn Kumar and 18-year-old Salanieta Viriviri who were earlier reported missing at the Nasinu Police Station and Nadi Police Station, have returned home.

Police say they will continue the investigation in relation to Kumar’s disappearance as to where and who she was staying with during the time she was missing from Sunday afternoon to yesterday.

A missing person’s report was filed for Kumar by her mother as she failed to return home on Sunday afternoon.

Meanwhile, Police say 18-year-old Viriviri was staying in Lautoka and has returned home to her family today.

Viriviri was last seen leaving Nakavu Village on Saturday and had not made any contact with her family.

We have sent questions to Police regarding the investigation process for Kumar’s disappearance and who was Viriviri with during the missing period.

Stay with us for updates.

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