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No arrest yet in doctor’s alleged murder case

Praneeta Prakash Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

September 4, 2025 12:39 pm

Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made in the alleged murder of Dr Isireli Biumaitotoya, widely known as Leighly Leli Darling.

He was found dead with multiple injuries in his Namaka, Nadi home on Monday.

The investigation is ongoing.

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