The body of 60 year Harrichun Sunker also known as Harry was discovered buried in a bush along the N2 near the Mandeni Toll Plaza north of Durban – KZN this morning (Friday).
Harry was reported missing by his family after he failed to return home yesterday. His bakkie was recovered this morning by Police after the tracking device was activated. An excavator belonging to the deceased was also recovered in the vicinity.
Harry’s employee was seated in the excavator and fled on foot when he noticed SAPS and Security Officers approaching him. A licensed firearm containing a fully loaded magazine belonging to him was recovered at the scene. With the use of specialized dogs the area was searched and the body of the victim was discovered buried near the highway. It is alleged that the employee murdered the victim and used the excavator (similar to downloaded picture) to dig the hole where he was buried.
The motive for the murder has not been established at this stage.