A 22-year-old man accused of murdering a 25-year-old during a brawl on September 22 along Verdun Road was brought back to the crime scene on September 27. Muhammad Sajid Saleem, who faces the death penalty if found guilty, was accompanied by three others involved in the incident. The three men, Pradave Shashi Kumar (20), Satish Jason Prabahas (23), and Kirrthik Roshan Prem Ananth (22), were charged with rioting with a deadly weapon as members of an unlawful assembly.
Background
The incident occurred between 4 a.m. and 4:08 a.m. on September 22, 2024, resulting in the death of Dhinessh Vasie. The suspects were brought back to the scene by police to reconstruct the events leading to the fatal altercation. This practice is often used to gather more evidence and clarify the sequence of events.
Murder suspect revisits crime scene
Sajid was the first to arrive at 11:43 a.m., escorted by officers and a Tamil interpreter. Wearing a red polo t-shirt with wrist and feet restraints, he was led through the alleyway near Verdun Road where the brawl occurred. The area was cordoned off with police tape. Sajid was seen nodding in response to officers’ questions outside an eating house before being taken to another alleyway and then escorted back.
Second suspect
The second suspect arrived at 12:49 p.m., dressed in a white polo shirt and also in wrist and feet restraints. He gestured as officers questioned him while leading him through the alleyway. An evidence marker was placed as he answered questions. He was escorted back by officers at 1:19 p.m.
Third suspect
The third man arrived around 1:30 p.m. Wearing a white polo tee and glasses, he followed the same route as the previous suspects. He was seen gesturing and pointing as officers asked questions. His turn concluded at 1:55 p.m.
Fourth suspect
The final suspect arrived at around 2:07 p.m. The man, who had calf tattoos and wore a white polo tee with wrist and feet restraints, was also led along the same route. He answered officers’ questions and left the scene at around 2:34 p.m.
Others involved in brawl
In addition to the four men, two women have been charged in connection with the brawl. Nur Diyana Harun Al Rasheed and Kasthuri Kallidas Marimuthu, both 24, were revealed during a court hearing to have caused hurt to Dhinessh and two others, Naviinjaay C. Nathan and K. Vicknesh.
Related developments
The police investigation continues as they piece together the events of the night. The involvement of multiple individuals and the severity of the charges highlight the gravity of the incident. Future court hearings will likely provide more details and determine the legal outcomes for those involved.
