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Murder suspect roams freely without handcuffs at private hospital
More than two months after being involved in a stabbing incident, which led to the death of his brother-in-law, Indian national, Harkirat Singh is still a patient under guard at a private city hospital.
Singh was injured in an altercation with his brother-in-law, Amrindeo Singh. According to reports, Singh’s brother-in-law who is said to have had a history of mental illness, went berserk and attacked him with a knife and hammer at their D’Aguiar Park, East Bank Demerara, (EBD) residence on May, 26 last.
The brother- in- law died following the struggle but Singh, who sustained stab wounds to his neck and face, as well as lacerations to the back of the head, was admitted to the hospital.
However, recently, concerns have mounted over the incident after the suspect, (Singh) who is supposed to be under police guard pending investigations into the unlawful killing of his brother-in-law, was seen wandering around the facility freely without handcuffs.
Indian National, Harkirat Singh, speaking with reporters yesterday.
Additionally, this newspaper understands that the man regularly uses his cell phone and checks his emails, while under guard.
Visitors of the facility voiced their concerns and expressed apprehension about the suspect being allowed to roam the hospital. In addition to the security concerns, some persons are wondering on what basis the Indian National is being allowed such privileges.
Given the complaints expressed by members of the public, this newspaper paid a visit to the hospital. Kaieteur News found the suspect, who is currently a patient of the Male Ward, under the surveillance of a police officer.
Singh appeared to be in good health, as he wandered the halls without any restraints (handcuffs). The man stood with his hands behind his back as he spoke briefly with reporters.
He disclosed that he has been a patient at the facility for more than a month and he does not know when he will be discharged from the hospital.
Singh also related that he was feeling much better but he is still under the observation of doctors. Sources have since confirmed that Singh is yet to be charged with regards to the matter.
But while details of the investigations remain unclear, reports are that the slain man’s sister witnessed the attack.
She said that her brother was schizophrenic, and that he had recently threatened to kill family members and take his own life. The woman had blamed staff at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, (GPHC) for ignoring pleas to have him admitted for psychiatric treatment.
According to reports, the sister was feeding the couple’s small son, while her husband sat at a dining room table, when the mentally-ill man sneaked up behind his brother-in-law, (Singh) and struck him with a hammer. He reportedly then began to stab the injured man and a fight ensued. The struggle allegedly ended with the death of the mentally-ill man and Singh suffering injuries.
(Rehanna Ramsay)
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