Remains of Afzal Khader identified through DNA
DNA testing has finally confirmed that the human remains found in April this year belong to 25-year-old Afzal Khader who had earlier been reported missing.
Khader was reported missing on March 4 after he was last seen leaving his home in Fernwood.
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According to Belinda Ellor of the Newcastle Community Policing Forum, CPF along with various other law officials, family members, and community members immediately launched a mass search.
During the search, a body was found along the banks of the Ncandu River near Asparagus Street; however, at the time it was not confirmed to be that of Khader.
Following a post-mortem and DNA testing, SAPS was finally able to confirm that the remains were Khader’s and delivered the heart-breaking news to the Khader family on Monday, October 21.
The Newcastle Advertiser wishes to extend its sincerest condolences to the Khader family during this difficult time.
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