Modack trial postponed after defence fails to find witness to testify

The high-profile trial of alleged underworld gang boss Nafiz Modack has been postponed after the defence failed to find a witness to testify. 

Modack, who is on trial along with 14 co-accused, faces 122 charges related to the alleged operation of a criminal enterprise. 

The matter was set to proceed on Wednesday, but was delayed yet again after Modack's lawyer requested a postponement. 

Modack's lawyer, Advocate Bashier Sibda, told the court the defense's next witness is only available on Tuesday next week. 

Presiding Judge Robert Henney questioned Sibda about why he had promised the court a new witness would testify on Wednesday.

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Henney: "But you said you have a witness for today." 

Sibda: "Yes, my lord, but I changed my mind on calling the witnesses. I did consult with two witnesses yesterday telephonically, but I decided against it." 

Henney: "So they won't take your case any further?" 

Sibda: "Yes, my lord." 

Henney reluctantly agreed to postpone the matter for the defence's new witness to testify on Tuesday next week.