Niraj Prasad denies murdering Faiz Ali and will stand trial at the High Court in Christchurch next year. Photo: George HeardAn accountant accused of murdering his ex-wife's partner in central Christchurch will stand trial next year. Niraj Prasad, 38, is accused of killing Faiz Ali, a manager at Indian grocery store Krazy Price Mart, on February 21 this year. He denies murdering Ali and will defend the charge at a trial at the High Court in Christchurch starting on August 1 next year. Faiz Ali was killed in Christchurch in February.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 05, 2021 23:26 UTC