Police DPP to consult on Ballu Khan
High Court Judge Justice Paul Madigan while handing down the prison sentence to the eight men last Friday stated that in the circumstances, he has no doubt that the plot was hatched by, orchestrated by, and directed by Ballu Khan, probably in concert with his business partner Ratu Inoke Takiveikata.
Ballu Khan was initially charged with the eight men for allegedly conspiring to kill Commodore Bainimarama, however, High Court Judge Justice Andrew Bruce had put a permanent stay on all proceedings against him on the case.
Khan then left for New Zealand and is now living there.
Justice Bruce stated in his ruling that Khan's personal rights and his rights to a legal counsel were breached by the police and the RFMF and that he was unlawfully and unconstitutionally detained for a substantial period of time after his arrests.
Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni told Fijivillage that they will consult the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on their next course of action.
Meanwhile DPP Aca Rayawa referred all queries to the Attorney General.
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said he has no comments to make in relation to the issue.
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