Australia: Teenage girl charged with murder of Indian student
What's the story
A teenage girl was charged with murder and intentionally causing serious injury in Australia for killing an Indian student, she had met through a dating app.
Jamie Lee Dolheguy, 18, was arrested last week over an attack on Maulin Rathod at her home in Sunbury on Monday, which left him with fatal injuries.
The 25-year-old student died in a hospital the following day.
Information
Dolheguy to appear before court again on November 19
Dolheguy appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates Court via a video link from custody. She will now have to appear before the court again on November 19. Notably, Rathod had arrived in Australia four years ago on a student visa to study accountancy.
Legal formalities
Before releasing his mortal remains, Australia needs to complete formalities
The Indian Commission in Australia confirmed that the authorities are in constant touch with his family and relevant Australian authorities.
"Considering the unusual circumstances surrounding the tragic death, the Australian authorities would need to complete extra-legal formalities before the mortal remains are released, and hence the transportation of mortal remains of Maulin back to India may take slightly longer time," Indian Consulate said.
Life lost
Rathod was the only child of his parents, friend reveals
Rathod was the only child of his parents, his friend Lovepreet Singh said. He had moved to Australia for studies, four years ago.
Singh added the parents were shocked.
"He was a very nice person, had a jolly nature and was a cricket lover. I loved to hang around him. He had a humble personality and tried really hard with his studies," Singh said.