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Well known Ermelo doctor found dead at his home

It is alleged that a group of unknown men arrived at the doctor's surgery located at his home, pretended to be seeking medical assistance and attacked him.

Police are looking for suspects who robbed and killed Dr Yasvantray Bhoola on Sunday evening at Cassim Park, Ermelo.

According to police reports, the deceased was forcefully taken into the house wherein the suspects demanded that he show them where the safe is, they then allegedly robbed him of his cellphone and strangled him before fleeing in his BMW 7 Series, which was later found abandoned next to a school in Wesselton.

The victim’s body was later discovered by one of his friends who reportedly became worried when he  did not pitch up for a planned dinner.

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Upon arrival at the house the friend reportedly noticed that the automated garage door was open and one of his vehicles was not in the garage. She reportedly entered the house and discovered the victim’s body sprawling on the floor and she alerted the police.

Police have opened a murder case and no arrest has been made as yet. Anyone with information that may assist in tracing the suspects as well as in the investigation is urged to contact Constable Bheki Masina on 082 373 8389 or the Crime Stop number 08600 10111.

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