The identity of a Brisbane bus driver who was killed in a horrific attack earlier today has been revealed as 29-year-old Manmeet Alisher.
Alisher, an Indian migrant, was a popular figure in the Brisbane Punjabi community. He was well-known as a musician and performed at many local events.
He was engaged to be married.
Families begin laying flowers & pay their respects. Candlelight vigil to be held at 5:30 for Manmeet Alisher – bus driver killed @tennewsqld pic.twitter.com/ArqpshN0wh
— Kristina Costalos (@kcostalos) October 28, 2016
Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart has fronted the media about the attack, saying there is currently no evidence linking it to terrorism.
A 48-year-old man is in custody regarding the attack, after he allegedly doused Alisher with a flammable liquid and set him alight.
We’ll update this story as more information comes to hand.
