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London: An Indian-origin businessman in Britain, accused of arranging the killing of his wife during a honeymoon trip to South Africa, continues to argue that he is mentally unfit to be sent for trial to that country.

Anni Dewani, 28, was shot as she and her husband Shrien Dewani travelled in a taxi on the outskirts of Cape Town in November 2010 and the latter is accused of orchestrating the murder.

So far three men have been convicted in South Africa in the case: Xolile Mngeni, who was found guilty of shooting her, taxi driver Zola Tongo, who admitted to his part in the killing and Mziwamadoda Qwabe, another accused who has also pleaded guilty to murder.

A panel of three judges, headed by the Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas of England and Wales, will Friday announce a decision on whether Dewani will be extradited to South Africa to face trial, the Guardian reported.

Defence lawyers say that Dewani is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and is unfit to plead under E

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