Cape Town – The family of Chanlall Dwarika an engineering lecturer, who was recently kidnapped and murdered, is reeling over the brutal way he was killed.
The 61-year-old lecturer, also known as Shan, from Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), was allegedly kidnapped by four men and his body was later found in Inanda, Durban.
Two suspects have been arrested and charged with his murder, while the police continue to search for the other individuals involved.
According to EWN, Dwarika’s family is devastated by his brutal killing and had offered any amount of money as a ransom, but received no response.
His son called for justice and expressed the desire for the criminals responsible to suffer the same pain inflicted upon his father.
“We were hoping to receive a ransom so that they can release my father. We were offering them whatever they wanted, any amount of money, even keep whatever they had for them to just bring my father back but we received nothing.
Body Of Missing MUT Lecturer Discovered: Inanda –KZN
The body of 61 year old Chanlall Dwarika also known as Shan was discovered in Inanda – KZN a short while ago (Saturday).
Dwarika was kidnapped by three men on Sunday (28/05/2023) on Crow Road in Sea Cow Lake, Durban – KZN.… pic.twitter.com/NNlqlUWtwU
— Vehicle Trackers (@VehicleTrackerz) June 3, 2023
“I want these criminals to be caught, I want justice to be served and the pain that they did to my father must also happen to them,” the report quoted the son as saying.
Dwarika’s daughter, Ayuushi, said the family was struggling to cope with the news of his death, News24 reported.
She said he was a “beautiful soul taken from us too soon”.
Dwarika was known for his kindness and care towards his students, ensuring they had a meal before class.
His colleague and friend, Professor Roger Coopoosamy, expressed devastation and criticised the escalating crime rate in the country.
Two suspects, aged 20 and 35, have appeared in court and their case has been postponed to Tuesday next week.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
