Deafening silence after Teddy Mafia’s murder
Pillay, who was known at Teddy Mafia, was shot at his home on January 4. Shortly after the incident, his two alleged attackers were captured, shot and decapitated. Thereafter, their bodies were burnt as locals watched on.
Almost a month after suspected drug kingpin, Yaganathan Pillay, (62), was murdered at his palatial home in Shallcross, police are nowhere near in effecting arrests, leaving the community searching for answers.
Pillay, who was known at Teddy Mafia, was shot at his home on January 4. Shortly after the incident, his two alleged attackers were captured, shot and decapitated. Thereafter, their bodies were burnt as locals watched on.
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Speaking to the Rising Sun, Chatsworth Community Policing Forum chairman, Jakes Singh stated that the investigation is still at a sensitive stage and is continuing.
“Police need to follow a long trail of investigation. Members of the community need to let the investigation take its cause. We hope that something will be done speedily and are following all leads supplied. Anyone, with information on the murders, should call the Chatsworth police station,” said Singh.
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According to Pillay’s family, they have an attorney, who is investigating the matter together with the police. They are sure that their father’s culprits will be brought to book soon.
Provincial police spokeswoman, Col Thembeka Mbele confirmed that no arrests have been made as yet.
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