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A 29-year-old man has been charged with murder after a double stabbing in Epsom, Auckland.
The man is currently under police surveillance at the hospital.
Detective Inspector Scott Beard said the man faces two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, in connection with the deaths of married couple Elizabeth and Herman Bangera.
A bedside court hearing is scheduled for Friday.
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“The police have continued to support Mr. and Mrs. Bangera’s family at this extremely difficult time, and have been in regular contact with them through Victim Support,” Beard said.
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Herman Bangera, left, and his wife Elizabeth pictured at their son Sheal’s graduation.
“This is an absolute tragedy for this family, their friends, and the community at large. Our thoughts and condolences continue to go out to all those who mourn the loss of this beloved couple. “
Beard previously said the incident was related to family damage.
The couple died at the address after sustaining stab wounds. Police found a knife at the scene that they believe was the weapon used.
The Bangera have been remembered by friends as caring and generous.
Auckland University of Technology Senior Lecturer Ranjana Gupta lived next door when the family bought their home in Epsom in 2006.
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Police at the scene of the fatal double stabbing in Epsom, Auckland.
The two families shared a fence until Gupta’s family left for Christmas 2011, but they stayed in touch.
“I used to talk to Elizabeth because she worked at the University of Auckland and I worked at AUT,” Gupta said.
“I can only say that they were very nice people, with a good heart, very helpful. They were always willing to help. “
Herman Bangera ate at Namaste Indian Restaurant and Bar in Highbrook every Saturday for six years.
The restaurant’s manager, Madhav Khanal, said his friend loved cricket and the Hindi songs of the 1970s.
He was positive, generous and polite, Khanal said.
