The final witness provided by the State against the suspect charged with the murder of Ahmed Nizar, of Woodland, Thundi, Laamu Gan, has presented his testimony in court today.
The spokesperson for the Juvenile Court told Sun Online that at the hearing held today, testimonies were presented by two witnesses.
The court has already, at previous hearings, heard testimonies by witnesses provided by the state, as well as testimonies by witnesses provided by the defendant.
The next hearing has been scheduled for 12 October, during which the state will be allowed to present documentary evidence.
Nizar was found dead around 2:23 a.m. on 15 July 2013 on Sinaaee Magu in Laamu Gan. Wooden planks and iron rods used to attack Nizar were found near his body by the police.
The suspect, a minor, has been charged under Article 6 (a), with reference to Article 2 (a) of the Terrorism Prevention Act.
Article 2 (a) of the Terrorism Prevention Act states that the act of killing or causing bodily harm or carrying out such actions with the intention of creating fear or terror or with a political motive, shall be construed as acts of terrorism.
Article 6 (a) states that anyone found guilty of an act of terrorism resulting in the loss of a life shall be sentenced to death or life imprisonment or banishment, and the same penalty shall apply to those found guilty of complicity in the crime.