Refer to Source 2A - NSC History - Question 2 - 2017 - Paper 2
Question 2
Refer to Source 2A.
What happened to Ahmed Timol on 22 October 1971? (1 x 1)
Quote TWO pieces of incriminating evidence that police found in the boot of Ahmed Timo... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Refer to Source 2A - NSC History - Question 2 - 2017 - Paper 2
Step 1
What happened to Ahmed Timol on 22 October 1971?
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Ahmed Timol was detained by the police on 22 October 1971. He was subsequently found dead, with authorities claiming it was a suicide, leading to widespread suspicion of police involvement.
Step 2
Quote TWO pieces of incriminating evidence that police found in the boot of Ahmed Timol's car.
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The police found copies of the publication 'Inkuluwele' and a list of names and addresses in the boot of Ahmed Timol's car.
Step 3
What evidence in the source suggests that Ahmed Timol was tortured while in police custody? List THREE pieces of evidence.
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Ahmed Timol's body was reported to be covered in bruises.
He had cuts and abrasions on his body.
His left eye was sunken in its socket and gouged underneath the lid.
Step 4
Explain to what extent you would consider the evidence given by police interrogators regarding how Timol was killed, to be reliable.
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The evidence given by police interrogators regarding Timol's death can be considered reliable to a lesser extent. Their accounts often lack verifiable evidence and may reflect bias. However, it raises critical questions concerning the methods used by police and the context of Timol's detention, which may suggest an unwillingness to disclose the truth about his death.
