Mother Fears For Her Family’s Safety
A 50-year-old Nadi resident has been remanded by the Magistrate Court in Labasa yesterday for breaching his Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO).
Tahir Hussain Sha was alleged to have locked all the doors of his ex-wife’s house in an attempt to harm her.
The court heard that one of her children called a relative on amobile phone who then informed the Police.
The alleged incident happened at Coqeloa settlement, outside Labasa Town at around 12.30am on December 8 this year.
The victim, Amirran Bi said she was scared and worried about her children’s life.
“I live at home with my two daughters and my first husband’s mother,” Mrs Bi said.
“There is no man in the house to protect us as my son is in Suva.
“I am scared that someone might take advantage of our family like Sha did.”
The case has been adjourned for mention next Monday December 21.
Edited by Filipe Naigulevu
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