Two suspects, aged 23 and 36 years of age, are set to appear in the Ladysmith Regional Court on Friday, August 22, for the murder of Mr Ahir.
The body of 44-year-old Uraj ‘Joe’ Ahir, owner of Twinkles Gym, was found lying on his bed at his home in Oswald Rapson Road on Monday, April 7. Initially, no foul play was suspected and an inquest docket was opened.
However, after a postmortem was conducted, police realised there were indications that ‘Joe’ had sustained injuries consistent with an assault. It is believed the suspects went to great lengths to hide any evidence of foul play. They did not count on the SAPS forensic team and postmortem pathologists turning up damning evidence.
Information received from the public concerning the whereabouts of a third suspect, Faizel Drew, has been followed up, but he has managed to elude capture despite a massive manhunt.
Police are again appealing to anyone who knows where Faizel Drew is hiding to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Dave Warmenhoven, on 036-638-3415 or 083-340-0875. The 08600-10111 Crime Stop number can also be contacted.
