Cape Town – Missing Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) electrical engineering lecturer, Shan Dwarika has been found dead in Inanda, Durban.
Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said two men have been charged with his murder after being initially arrested for his kidnapping.
“Two men who were arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a 61-year-old man have now been charged with murder following the recovery of his body at the bushes near Mafuya Road in Inanda on Saturday afternoon.
“The victim, who was last seen on 28 May 2023 was reported missing and later on charges of kidnapping and carjacking were registered following police investigations. Further intensive investigation led to the arrests of two suspects and on Saturday, a team of investigators followed investigative leads to Inanda where his slain body was found,” Netshiunda said.
#sapsKZN Two men who were arrested in connection with the #kidnapping of a 61-year-old man have now been charged with #murder following the recovery of his body at the bushes near Mafuya Road in Inanda on Saturday afternoon. NPhttps://t.co/r1RgHdreX6 pic.twitter.com/tn6GKQ355U
— SA Police Service ?? (@SAPoliceService) June 3, 2023
According to News24, 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, the report said.
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