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Trial date set for Isoof who faces 5 counts of murder and 1 count of attempted murder

Trial date set for Isoof who faces 5 counts of murder and 1 count of attempted murder

By Naveel Krishant
19/05/2020
Muhammed Raheesh Isoof

The trial of Muhammed Raheesh Isoof who allegedly murdered three adults and 2 children and allegedly attempted to murder an 11-month old infant by abandoning her at Nausori Highlands, Nadi will take place from 25th January next year.

Isoof is charged with 5 counts of murder and 1 count of attempted murder and the alleged incidents happened in August last year.

The bodies 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 were found in the Nausori Highlands.

The case has been adjourned to the 3rd of next month.

Isoof has been further remanded in custody.

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