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Temple raid suspect remanded

Sainimili Magimagi Multimedia Journalist

November 9, 2026 5:03 pm

A 33-year-old man accused of breaking into three temples in Ba and stealing religious statues has been remanded in custody.

Afroz Ali, of Varavu, Ba, faces three counts of sacrilege and six counts of breaching a suspended sentence order.

The stolen religious statues were later recovered damaged, following the alleged incidents.

Ali appeared before the Ba Magistrates Court today.

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He will reappear in court on November 30.

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