34‑year‑old bus driver Sanjay Naidu who allegedly raped a 12‑year‑old girl in November last year appeared before Suva High Court Judge, Justice Achala Wengappuli today.
Naidu’s lawyer Jiten Reddy told the court that his client’s bail was denied in the Nasinu Magistrates Court as he is a public service vehicle driver and may pose a threat.
Reddy assured the court that Naidu will look for alternate means of employment if he is granted bail.
The DPP lawyer told the court that their only concern is that he will be driving a public service vehicle.
Justice Wengappuli will deliver the bail ruling next Monday.
The alleged offence took place while the driver was on his last trip and committed the offence along one of the bus stops along Princes Road last November.
Police had confirmed that the victim had boarded the bus from Nausori and had fallen asleep missing her stop.
Naidu has been remanded in custody.
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