Man charged for allegedly murdering his father

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Man charged for allegedly murdering his father

By Mansi Chand

18/03/2024

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A 48-year-old man has been charged with the alleged murder of his 77-year-old father earlier this month in Bara Settlement, Sigatoka.

The 48-year-old man had initially reported discovering his father lying motionless with visible injuries in their home.

The man is charged by the Criminal Investigations Department officers for one count of murder and will appear in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court today.

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