The father of Afroz Khan, a young man reported missing since November 27, expresses skepticism that the body recently discovered by police is that of his son. Auyub Khan recounts the last moments he spent with Afroz, stating they left Nadi together along with 24 others to collect unregistered vehicles from Suva Port. While most returned home, Afroz stayed to meet a man named ‘Edward Nand’ at a service station to check a vehicle listed for sale on Facebook.
Auyub recalls a distressing phone call where Afroz asked his wife to bring $35,000, indicating that his life was in danger. After struggling to lodge a missing person report at the Nausori Police Station, the family has expressed frustration over the lack of communication from law enforcement, claiming they received no updates about the case.
When the family learned about the body found on Monday night, it was through a relative rather than the police. Auyub was permitted to identify the body alone at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, denying his wife and other family members the opportunity to confirm his identity. Confused by the physical description of the body he saw, as it did not match Afroz’s appearance, he reported that police subsequently collected DNA samples for confirmation.
Afroz’s wife, Shazia Nisha, lamented the delayed police action, which she believes could have led to her husband’s recovery. She mentioned that she had heard her husband’s captors during a past call, suggesting they were local men, and expressed frustration over the police’s lack of transparency regarding the investigation.
Juki Fong Chew, the acting Commissioner of Police, has stated that he will address the family’s claims of police inaction.
While this situation is undeniably tragic, it highlights the urgent need for improved communication and swift action from law enforcement in missing person cases. The family’s determination to pursue the truth and the attention now being brought to the police’s response may inspire future improvements in similar situations.
In summary, while the circumstances surrounding Afroz Khan’s disappearance and the claimed body raise significant concerns, the family’s resilience and requests for justice underscore the importance of thorough investigations in such distressing cases.
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