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Unidentified woman found dead in Suva

Ritika Pratap Manager News [email protected]

January 27, 2025 3:03 pm

Police are investigating the death of a woman who was found unresponsive inside a vacant house along Rewa Street, Suva, this morning.

Police received a report of the incident at about 5:30 am.

The deceased, believed to be an iTaukei woman, was partially clothed when discovered.

The vacant house is located on Rewa Street, opposite Talasiga Road.

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Investigations are underway to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death.

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