Latest update December 16th, 2024 9:00 AM
Rice farmer stabbed to death, suspect arrested
Kaieteur News – A 25-year-old rice farmer of lot 169 Well Rank Dam, No.57 Village, Corentyne, Berbice was on Sunday morning stabbed to death at Queenstown, Corriverton.
Arrested: Kevin Somrah
Dead is Pursoram Ganpat.
Reports are that Ganpat and the suspect, 18-year-old Kevin Somrah of 101 Queenstown, Corriverton, were imbibing at Queenstown when an argument ensued. The argument escalated into a fight and Somrah armed himself with a knife and dealt Ganpat several stabs about his body. The incident occurred at about 02:30h.
Ganpat was taken to the Port Mourant Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Police have since arrested Somrah for Ganpat’s murder.
Investigations are ongoing.
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