The seller added that if he wished to pay via bank transfer, the payment had to be made before pickup — a request Manoj thankfully declined.

Two other international students — the 21-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front-seat passenger from Torrensville — were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and are said to be traumatised.

“They all want sponsorship. But how can I train someone who’s never held a knife?”

The suspects taken into custody have been identified as Dilpreet Singh, Arshpreet Singh, Amritpal Singh, Vishal (surname not released), Pavittar Singh, Gurtaj Singh, Manpreet Randhawa, and Sarabjit Singh.

Police allege the man was operating a drug delivery service targeting revellers at nightclubs and bars along the popular entertainment strip.

Ann Watson argued her dismissal was excessive, especially after 12 years at the company, and suggested it was motivated by her medical condition at age 55.

The report does not identify which of the experienced pilots—one with over 15,000 hours of flying and the other with 3,400 hours—made the statements or issued the panicked “Mayday” call moments before impact.

“I don’t comment on national security issues and on those issues, whether it involves someone else or whether it involves me directly,” the Prime Minister said.

Judge Muscat rejected home detention for Indian international student Bhupinder Singh despite claims of religious hardship in custody, including ridicule, dietary issues, and difficulty maintaining his Sikh practices.

Beyond direct service delivery, Ms Sharma has shaped the Council’s multicultural strategy as a member of the Knox Multicultural Advisory Committee.