My brother’s death should not be ignored by the police

Aug 25, 2016 Letters

Dear Editor,
On July 27th, 2016, approximately 9:pm, [I believe], my brother, Jerome J. Singh, 61 years old, residing at Lot 3, Water Street was struck and killed by speeding motorist, Patrick Khan, [businessman] from Herstelling, EBD, whilst attempting to cross the road. According to Mr. Khan, during our telephone conversation, he was going home from Mosque and my brother ran in front of his car. According to eye witnesses, this was not so.
Mr. Khan then lifted up Jerome’s body, drove him to Diamond Hospital, he was later transferred to Georgetown Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. This accident never made it in the newspaper nor the news itself; any explanation? This matter was handled by the Providence Police Station, Officer Ali. I was told that the matter was forwarded to his Commander and later will be sent to the DPP’s office at Eve Leary. On August 16th, 2016, I visited the DPP’s office and filed an inquiry, [Complaint Form]. On my second visit to the DPP’s Office, on Friday, August 19th, I was informed by Ms. Ramahan or [Ramadan], that the file has not yet been received. I should go to the Brickdam’s Police Station and speak with the Commander in charge. I did. As per Mr. Ashram, the file is not there, but was sent to Eve Leary. I advised, I just came from there and the file is not there. I received no response.
I would like to know what is really going on with this matter. My brother is mourned by two children. Aman 14, and Annalisa 16. I was involved in a minibus accident on New Garden and Lance Gibbs Street on August 15th, 2016. That immediately made the news. The driver, Naresh Ramjohn, immediately had to appear in court four days later. It’s going on one month, and no court date for Jerome Singh’s death. Why? Is this how the law is in Guyana? You kill, bribe and you are free? Free for now, but Karma gets you in the end.
Wanda Singh

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