Bhim Sukununun

Bhim Sukununun (1936 - 2018)

Brief overview:

Bhim (82), was dragged into his garden, gagged, hands and legs tied up with belts, and beaten, at his home in Hillcrest Avenue, Chatsworth, on 16th August 2018.

The unknown number of attackers left him for dead, and made off with only his cellphone and wallet. His grandson, Shravam Bhim, rushed him to hospital but he died that evening as a result of his extensive injuries.

Provincial SAPS Spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala said, Bayview police station is investigation charges of house robbery and murder.

A post-mortem was conducted to determine the cause of death.

Brief Biography:

• Other Victims/Family
• Funeral/Memorial
  • Bhim Sukununun was laid to rest on Saturday, 18 August 2018.
• The Street/Suburb
• The Region (Land disputes, other incidents etc.)

Attack Details:

• Date and time of attack
• Weapons
• Items Stolen
• Investigative officer/SAPS Case No:
• Torture, Gratuitous violence
• Indications of Hate Crime? Threats etc.

Perpetrator details:

• Number and Descriptions
• Arrests
• Name/s and age/s of Perpetrator/s
• Country of origin of Perpetrator/s
• Trial/Conviction

Additional Biographical Information:

"Bhim Sukununun was the pioneering member of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Chatsworth. He devoted his time to propagating and promoting Krishna Consciousness throughout the communities from 1976. He was also the pioneer of the panel beating business in KZN which started 39 years ago in Ironstone Road, Silverglen. His business blossomed and is known as ‘Natal Brake and Clutch’ in Sunset Avenue, Woodhurst. He overcame adversity many times, surviving 11 operations, including the change of his fifth pacemaker and the loss of his wife, three years ago."

Links to Media articles:

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