Court

Two plead not guilty on amended charge

Mollyn Nakabea Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

September 28, 2026 12:50 pm

[Photo: FILE]

Murder accused Edward Nand and Viliame Vulawalu have both pleaded not guilty to an amended charge.

The two have been accused of aiding and abetting each other in causing injuries to Afroz Khan, resulting in his death.

The case has been adjourned to November 5 for a pre-trial conference.

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