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19-year-old Kumar granted bail

August 7, 2018 12:01 am

A 19-year-old man alleged to have caused the death of a seven-year-old girl in Lami last month was granted bail by the Suva High court this morning.

Deepak Kumar is charged with one count of murder after he allegedly drove his vehicle along the Queens Road in a reckless manner resulting in the death of a young girl.

The incident occurred at the junction of Foster Road and Tamavua-i-Wai after 8pm on July 21st.

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It’s alleged the accused’s car hit the victim.

Kumar has been ordered to report to Nakasi police station every Monday, and ordered to surrender his driving license and passport to court.