Rakesh Danpaul, a/k” Chubbie, 26, of Maria’s Lodge, Essequibo Coast, is in a serious condition at the Suddie Public Hospital after he sustained chops to his hand and abdomen. He and one of his two brothers were reportedly involved in a cutlass fight.
According to reports, Danpaul and his brother, who has since surrendered to the police, were involved in a heated argument at their Maria’s Lodge residence, yesterday morning.
According to a neighbour, Danpaul’s brother, who is in police custody resides at Sand Pit and was visiting his mother at Maria’s Lodge.
The woman said that Danpaul’s mother asked his brother to go to the pharmacy. That was when Danpaul, who was intoxicated, attacked his brother who retaliated by arming himself with a cutlass and similarly chopping Danpaul about the body.
Danpaul, whose injuries are said to be severe has been admitted to the Suddie Public Hospital where doctors have performed emergency surgery.