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Crabwood Creek man charged with friend’s murder
A Crabwood Creek man was arraigned for the murder of Ganesh Permaul, at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Rohan Persaud, aka Mango, 37, of Crabwood Creek, was not required to plead to the charge after it was read to him by Magistrate Rabindranath Singh. Persaud, a father of three, is accused of murdering Ganesh Permaul called Bunjal on September 17, last.
Persaud an automobile body works specialist stood in the dock and seemed rather distant and puzzled. He was unrepresented in court.
Charged: Rohan Persaud
Prosecutor, Inspector Godfrey Playter, requested that the next court be adjourned for two weeks, since the police are still seeking advice on the matter. The request was granted, and Persaud is expected to return to court on October 12.
Meanwhile, an autopsy that was performed on Permaul, revealed that the mechanic who was found dead on the bridge leading to Persaud’s home at Crabwood Creek, Corentyne last Thursday, died as a result of asphyxiation.
Permaul, 29, of Lot 32 Grant 1803 Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, was found dead by Persaud, who told Police that he discovered the body after returning home. Family members said they were told that he was beaten to death. They explained that the man was found with lacerations about his body.
However, Persaud reportedly told investigators that before leaving home, he saw Permaul on the veranda and he appeared to be okay. Persaud revealed to them also, that he sent Permaul to buy Narcotics at a nearby shop but he returned empty handed, this he stated aggravated him. Neighbours stated that they overheard an argument between the two the said night.
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