A former police officer, Yogeendra Sukhdeo, has been charged with the murder of his friend, Amit Singh, in a disturbing incident that took place on Middle Road, La Penitence.
Sukhdeo has been remanded in custody pending further legal proceedings.
According to reports, on October 24, Sukhdeo allegedly lured Amit Singh to a property on Middle Road, La Penitence, under the guise of conducting business.
It was during this meeting that Sukhdeo brutally attacked Singh, leading to his tragic death.
After the assault, Sukhdeo reportedly took a substantial sum of cash, totaling $7,790,000.
Acting on a tip, the police apprehended Sukhdeo and discovered the stolen cash at his residence in Diamond, East Bank Demerara.
Special Prosecutor Latchmie Rahamat provided a detailed account of the events leading up to the murder.
Singh was last seen in the company of Sukhdeo around 13:30 hours on the fateful day.
Concerned family members reported Singh missing after their attempts to contact him went unanswered.
Following an investigation, the police arrested Sukhdeo, ultimately leading them to the victim’s lifeless body at the Penitence residence.
Singh had been brutally beaten with a piece of wood and wrapped in a sheet.
Vinod Singh, the grieving father of the deceased, believes his son’s compassionate nature may have played a role in the tragic outcome.
Yogeendra Sukhdeo was represented by former Magistrate and Attorney at Law, Gordon Gilhuys.
[Reported by Nakasia Logan, NCN Guyana]