The case of a 28-year-old involved in the alleged sacrilege at the Samabula Shiv Temple has been transferred to the Chief Magistrate for psychiatric evaluation orders.
Samuela Tawase made his first appearance this afternoon before Magistrate Yogesh Prasad in the Suva Magistrate’s Court.
Mr Tawase is charged with a count each of sacrilege and throwing objects for the incident that allegedly occurred on July 11.
Appearing for police prosecution was Seagent Jone Tupua.
The accused has opted to self-represent.
Mr Prasad has also made an order for the accused to be separated from other remandees for safety purposes.
Mr Tawase is further remanded in custody and the case adjourned to July 28.
