“There was blood everywhere — on the street, in the house, all over his face. They made sure before they left, even kicking him in the head, that he wasn’t moving.”

Victoria Police confirmed officers had been called to reports of flash flooding and vehicles being swept away, with local police and the Air Wing deployed to assess the situation.

The alleged desecration of the Kulukulu Ram Mandir in Sigatoka has reopened deep wounds within Fiji’s Hindu community, reviving memories of earlier attacks on places of worship and intensifying calls for unity, justice and stronger protection of sacred sites.

"The culmination of this historic 18-day voyage from Gujarat to Oman is a shining example of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji’s visionary leadership and firm resolve to revive India’s ancient shipbuilding genius. It also symbolises the enduring bond of our historic ties with the Gulf region.”

The man arrested has not been named by the AFP, but authorities have confirmed he is a former Melbourne resident Kazem Hamad who was deported from Australia in 2023 and has been a key figure of interest in investigations into drug trafficking and violent organised crime.

The Crown also outlined the background of Gurkaran Singh, telling the court he arrived in Canada on a student visa less than a month before the killings and was expected to attend college in Dawson Creek, but never enrolled.

"We stand with the people of Iran in their fight for dignity and freedom. We condemn the Iranian regime and support a democratic Iran that respects human rights."

A search of the property allegedly uncovered pepper spray and electronic devices, now undergoing forensic analysis.