The presumption of innocence is the main message in a statement released yesterday by the Ministry of Justice following mob violence in Maintirano. The statement emphasizes that no one can be considered guilty without a complete investigation and judgment from a competent court. The ministry strongly condemns the lynching, calling it a serious violation of the law, and stresses the role of magistrates and law enforcement as the sole authorities responsible for investigations and sentencing. This reminder follows a tense situation. Marie Louise Floria Ravaoharimalala, a cash point manager, was found dead on July 10 after disappearing the previous day. According to investigators, she was the victim of an extremely violent murder. The anger of residents and the victim's relatives exploded. Denany, a man arrested by the National Police and suspected of involvement, was handed over to the crowd. He was lynched and burned alive Sunday afternoon, despite the presence of law enforcement. While police officers were not directly targeted, several facilities suffered damage. Gustave Mparany