Two men who were arrested in connection with the kidnapping of 61-year-old Chanlall ‘Shan’ Dwarika have now been charged with murder following the recovery of his body at the bushes near Mafuya Road in Inanda, yesterday, Saturday 03 June.
Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said: “The victim, who was last seen on 28 May 2023 was reported missing and charges of kidnapping and carjacking were later 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.”
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“A search for at least two more suspects who are believed to have also been involved in his kidnapping and subsequent murder is ongoing,” added Col Netshiunda.
Dwarika was abducted outside his property which he rented out on Crow Place in Sea Cow Lake.
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CCTV footage showed three men confronting him and shoving him into the back seat of his black Honda CRV.
Acting Vice Chancellor and principal of Mangosuthu University of Technology, Professor Marcus Ramogale, announced the tragic death of Dwarika via a press statement and spoke of the Electrical Engineering lecturer’s dedication and commitment to his students.
Prof Ramogale said: “I wish to reiterate that Mr Dwarika has dedicated his whole life with an intention on making an impact in the lives of the Historically Disadvantaged communities in many ways. Having been with MUT for 26 years, driving to campus every day from Verulam and staying afterwards for consultations with his students who are the same age as his abductors, is a travesty and tragedy to the future of this country.”
“I would like to inform the family, staff and students that our Counseling Department has volunteered to offer psychological counseling to everyone who wishes to be assisted. The University will be visiting the family as soon as possible,” he added.
