Adjournment of Trial Regarding the Abduction of Sun Pharmaceuticals Owners
Lusaka, 26 October 2024 – The Lusaka High Court has condemned the Attorney General’s Chambers for costs following its application to postpone the trial concerning the abduction of Sun Pharmaceutical Ltd owners, Mr. Vinod Sadhu and Mr. Uddit Sadhu. This delay occurred as the Attorney General sought to amend their defense on the first day of the trial.
After enduring a prolonged two-year wait for justice and after placing their faith in the Zambian judiciary, the Sadhus were scheduled to provide testimony on 22 October 2024 against five individuals named in the suit, in addition to the Attorney General of Zambia, who is being sued vicariously. The primary defendant, Rashid Munali, allegedly impersonated a State House police officer during the abduction that took place on 29 September 2022. He purportedly attempted to coerce the company directors into signing documents under duress at House No. 39, Lufubu Road, Kalundu, Lusaka.
The other defendants in the case include Mweemba, Malambo, Bernard Phiri, and Mwila Chintu, who are connected with the police and intelligence services. This case is noteworthy due to the severity of the claims and Attorney General’s decision to defend officials alleged to have engaged in serious misconduct in their personal capacities while also filing a notice to represent Rashid Munali, the purported ruling party cadre who led the operation.
