World

Following A Hostel Fire, New Zealand Police Accuse Man Of Five Murders

On Thursday, New Zealand police announced that they have charged a male accused of starting a deadly hostel fire in Wellington last month with five counts of murder.

Police said, “The 48-year-old man is now accused of five counts of murder in addition to two crimes of arson”.

A fatal fire ravaged the four-story, 92-room hostel in Wellington’s city centre a week ago, killing five men who have been identified by the authorities.

Also read: Heart Attack Linked With Cognitive Decline Over Time

The families of the fatalities have been notified, said acting Wellington district commander Inspector Dion Bennett.

He continued, “Our thoughts are with them and we are continuing to ensure they are supported through this process”.

Also read: Dr. S Jaishankar Meets Russian Counterpart Sergey Lavrov In South Africa

Spriha Rai

Recent Posts

India Strengthens Economic Ties With EFTA: A New Era Of Growth And Partnership

India’s growing partnership with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) offers promising opportunities for economic…

8 hours ago

Apple’s Projected Revenue Surge In 2024, Driven By iPhone 16e Launch

Apple is set to generate an estimated $11 billion in revenue from iPhone sales this…

9 hours ago

PM Modi Emphasizes Leadership’s Role In National Progress At SOUL Conclave

PM Modi highlighted vital role of leadership in driving national progress, stressing need for a…

9 hours ago

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Highlights Growth Plans to Achieve $1 Trillion Economy Goal

UP CM Yogi Adityanath reaffirmed the state's commitment to reaching a $1 trillion economy by…

9 hours ago

NPS AUM Set To Double, Expected To Reach Rs 29.5 Lakh Crore In 5 Years

The National Pension System (NPS) is poised for significant growth, with AUM expected to more…

9 hours ago

NCS Portal Hits Milestone, Mobilizes Over 440 Million Vacancies And Registers 4 Million Employers

India’s National Career Service (NCS) portal has made significant strides in connecting job seekers and…

9 hours ago