Teen murders cousin for insulting uncle

POLICE are probing the murder of 35-yearold fisherman, Seeram Krishna, called ‘Vicky’ of Conservancy Dam, Canal #1, West Bank Demerara.

According to a Police press release, the murder occurred around 18:30 hours on Saturday at Conservancy Dam, Canal #1.

The suspect, who is currently in Police custody, is a 19-year-old labourer. According to the release, the suspect and the victim are cousins and neighbours.

At about 10:00 hours on Saturday, Krishna and the suspect's father, a 59-year-old vendor, start- ed to drink 'Extra White rum' at the suspect's residence. The suspect arrived home from work at 11:00 hours, and Krishna and the suspect headed to the Conservancy Dam to continue drinking with friends.

“At about 17:30 hours, the suspect's father joined them, and the suspect started to insult his father. His father went away, at which point Krishna told the suspect he shouldn't have insulted his father. The suspect and the victim ended up in a heated argument, and Krishna slapped the suspect, leading to a scuffle. The suspect ran to his home and returned with a cutlass, rushed up to Krishna and chopped him to the left-side face. Krishna collapsed, and the suspect escaped. ter, Robeson Benn, had provided a detailed breakdown including the unit cost, total cost and quantities of all 79 items that were listed as destroyed as a result of the fire.

A report was made to La Grange Police Station, and ranks responded to the scene. Krishna was taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The body was then taken to Ezekiel Funeral Parlour and is awaiting a post-mortem examination.

The suspect, who went into hiding, subsequently surrendered to the Police. He remains in custody and is assisting with the ongoing investigation.

The total damages amounted to $104,391,200 with the highest cost being $10.75 million for 43 complete computer sets.

Among the other items destroyed were closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems valued $2.4 million; handcuffs valued $1.56 million; laptop computers amounting to $5 million; body cameras valued $2.5 million and some $7.2 million for copy machines. Also listed as destroyed are 30 air conditioning units valued at $9.6 million; 228 office chairs valued $6.48 million; $2.1 million in video surveillance systems and a $4.5 million minibus. Minister Benn had announced, in December 2021, that a modern 11-storey police station will be constructed at the location. A $400 million allocation for this project was included in the 2022 National Budget.