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Windi kills passenger for paying with torn $1 note
16 Oct 2023 at 15:17hrs | Views
A tragic incident occurred when a commuter omnibus conductor confronted a passenger who had paid the fare using a torn US$1 note. The confrontation escalated when the conductor, Tawanda Pindu (25), slapped Batsirai Chisindi (35), causing him to fall backward and strike his head on the ground, resulting in severe bleeding and ultimately his death in Harare.
In an official statement shared on X (Twitter), the police reported, "ZRP confirms the arrest of Tawanda Pindu (25) in connection with a case of murder which occurred on 13/09/23 around 2115 hours at a service station along Seke Road, Harare, in which Batsirai Chisindi (35) died."
The statement further explained, "The suspect, who was the conductor of a kombi, assaulted the victim with open hands after a misunderstanding over a torn US$1 note. The victim fell to the ground, sustaining profuse bleeding from the back of his head. Tragically, the victim succumbed to the injuries."
The statement further explained, "The suspect, who was the conductor of a kombi, assaulted the victim with open hands after a misunderstanding over a torn US$1 note. The victim fell to the ground, sustaining profuse bleeding from the back of his head. Tragically, the victim succumbed to the injuries."
Source - The Chronicle
