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.
Chantelle Thomas had initially been declared the winner by just 58 votes. However, the inclusion of the previously uncounted papers increased her margin to 73–74 votes over Liberal candidate Tania Stock.
Reports indicate the man was among a group taken in for questioning by the military in recent days as part of ongoing operations targeting alleged gang-linked drug activity.
