Statement from Counties/Manukau Police and Kawthar family:
'The incident in Manurewa on 9 November 2012, involving the deaths of Inayat Kawthar (also known as Inayat Samut) and
Ramnitesh Avinash, has been referred to the Coroner.
The Chief Coroner has authorised Police to confirm that the matter is being dealt with as murder/suicide, however Police
will not make any further comment on circumstances leading up to the deaths as they will be subject to inquest
findings.'
ends