Court

Psychiatric report pending of man accused of killing grandfather

November 19, 2025 4:02 pm

Charles Laxton Sundar

The Suva High Court is yet to receive a psychiatric evaluation report for a man who allegedly caused the death of his 86-year-old grandfather.

It is alleged that Charles Laxton Sundar attacked his grandfather with a cane knife, causing serious injuries that resulted in his death in Navokadamu Settlement, Lutu, Wainibuka.

Sundar is facing a count of murder allegedly committed on July 12 this year.

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The state requested that he be evaluated to determine whether he is psychologically fit to enter a plea.

The matter will be called on next week, Thursday, before Justice Usaia Ratuvuli.

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