A 62‑year‑old Legalega man who is a holder of permanent residency in New Zealand, Muhammad Raheesh Isoof who is charged with five counts of murder and one count of attempted murder has been further remanded in custody by the Lautoka High Court.
This is in relation to the alleged murder of the three adults and two children in the Nausori Highlands last month.
The man knew the family from Legalega and his occupation has been listed as a bus driver.
The bodies of the family members were found in the Nausori Highlands on the 26th of August.
The bodies were of a 63‑year‑old carpenter, Nirmal Kumar, his 54‑year‑old wife, Usha Devi, their 34‑year‑old daughter, Nileshni Kajal and Kajal's two daughters aged 11 and 8 years.
A 1‑year‑old child was found crawling nearby. She is the late Nileshni's niece. Her mother lives in Australia.
The case will be called again on the 11th of next month.
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