Community reacts to student’s death

Twenty-two-year-old student, Shrivaar Panday, died after an attempted smash and grab incident on North Ridge Road on Monday morning. Social media users took to Twitter and Facebook to voice their sympathies for Panday’s family, and to mourn the loss of the young man.

Emotions flow as Shrivaar Panday's family is forced to part with their 22 year old son because of crime #sabcnews @taresh_h @bashini_naicker

— Newsbreak (@Newsbreak_Lotus) November 5, 2014

Shrivaar Panday's neighbour Rita Dhanraj says his murder is unacceptable… "everyday it is somebody's child or brother or sister" #sabcnews

— Newsbreak (@Newsbreak_Lotus) November 5, 2014

#RIP Shrivaar Panday such a pathetic crime rate in this country,its disgusting. Hope his killers get what the deserve!

— Kerry N (@MissKerry04) November 5, 2014

Life is incredibly short. Just because you have somewhere to go, doesn't necessarily mean you'll get there. Go well Shrivaar Panday ✌

— UninspiredRetweeter (@UninsprdRTr) November 3, 2014

https://twitter.com/Lord_You07/status/529353418721484801

My condolences to family & friends of Shrivaar Panday. I knew him little, but liked him well! Safe journey Skreev! See u on the other side!

— Just Me (@SirVeil) November 4, 2014

The more I think about it the more I'm grateful to have known someone like Shrivaar Panday. Really was 1 of those people you had to meet.

— Renolan (@Renolan22) November 4, 2014

https://twitter.com/DenelciaC/status/529665563707330560

Users also expressed outrage at the level of crime in the area.

RIP Shrivaar Panday! The crime in South Africa is out of control! 😡 I feel disgusted at times to know this is happening in my hometown!😱

— ★Tashayne Negiॐ (@Ashvik_2014) November 4, 2014

https://twitter.com/RajnithaMagraj/status/529516074677833728

RIP Shrivaar Panday https://t.co/n4jokVmuUl crime in SA is just out of control Yoh!

— ★Tashayne Negiॐ (@Ashvik_2014) November 4, 2014

I really feel sad for the family of Shrivaar Panday. ☹ What a tragic way to lose a family member. Crime is out of control in South Africa.

— Afdhal Shaik (@dj_arzoo) November 3, 2014

KZN police are appealing to witnesses of his murder to come forward, and encourage readers to contact the Mayville SAPS on 031 203 7181.

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