Labasa Police are questioning some people in regards to the death of 74 year old Josateki Cavu of Nabouwalu, who passed away yesterday at the Labasa hospital.

Divisional Crime Officer Northern, ASP Luke Rawalai said they have a team of officers working on the case.

He said the six men charged with criminal intimidation and the act with intent to cause grievous harm, appeared in court today.

No plea was taken and they have been remanded in custody until the next hearing at a further date.

Meanwhile, the other 62 year old claimant of the Title is still admitted in hospital after a brawl erupted due to the chiefly title dispute.

The brawl broke out during a meeting where the installation of a new chief was being discussed. The position of Buli Raviravi is vacant following the death of the chief this year.

It is alleged that 74 year old villager, Josateki Cavu who claimed that he should be the next chief led a group of men and stormed into the village hall at Nabouwalu. The group were armed with cane knives and stones.

It was during the confrontation when the 74 year old man allegedly knifed a 62 year old man of the other faction. A group of Nabouwalu villagers then retaliated and the 74 year old was also knifed.