The Suva Magistrates Court held a special seating over the weekend for three separate rape cases that allegedly took place in Kadavu.Reported by A Pakistan times
A 37-year old lay preacher of Daku village, a 73 year-old grandfather of Vunisei village, and a 26-year old man of Joma village all of Kadavu appeared before chief magistrate Premila Rathuyanka.
All three were denied bail.
Police prosecutor Sergeant Leone Lautabui objected to bail for all three men citing the seriousness of the cases.
In the first case, the court heard that the 73 year old allegedly indecently assaulted a six year old girl in his house.
The second case involves a 37 year old lay preacher who is alleged to have assaulted his sister in law and attempted to rape her.
In the third case a 26-year old man is alleged to have raped a class seven and a class four student of Joma village in Kadavu.
No plea was taken and all three men will appear in court tomorrow.
