The charge of attempting to commit murder on City Mall businesswoman Dhanwantie Phulchand was yesterday read to a 16-year-old girl at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court who was later remanded to prison.
Dhanwantie Phulchand.
It is alleged that on July 4 at Georgetown, the teenager, with intent to commit murder wounded Dhanwantie Phulchand.
The defendant was not required to plead to the indictable charge when it was read to her by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson.
The virtual complainant (VC) was not in court as she is still hospitalised. The matter was called to the bench and a lengthy discussion ensued.
The unrepresented teen was remanded until July 27.
According to reports, Phulchand, the proprietress of Rishma’s Fashion which is located in City Mall, was attacked in her boutique on Saturday afternoon and was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) in a stable condition.
16 is the age of consent yes, but not to break the law as far as i am concern she should be in school,working and continuing her career to fit in society.
16 is the age of concent. I am so very glad that I have passed that stage. I am waiting for the gran to let me find out that she has concented at the age of 16, IS B-KAZ SH AINT GUN GET NUTTIN FROM GRAMS ANY MORE. I still believe that sex is for adults and not miners….a 16 year old bearly has a C.P (don’t what it is right now) certificate in their pockets…just being able to cook a proper ,meal…Whats the matter with these who are giving the CONCENT. God knows why I was born in my generation and I thank God that my daughters got sexually active when they were adults and were earning a salary.
We as parents should do our best to bond with our children and guide them not decide for them.Win their confidence,so that they can have a good laugh or a healthy conversation with you,especially as young adults.I had a very strong band with my mother and all the elderly women I grew up among and thats the band I have with my three children,my gran-daughter is two and a half and I have taken two days off especially to bond with her because she lives in the country area and I live in the town.Children NEEDS love,attention and guidance to be able to build a solid foundation for their future. Sometimes it takes longer than expected…with a few mistakes along the way but a well loved child always become a good adult.
She should face the fulll force of the law if guilty to send a message that not because u are 16 you will not b held accountable for committing such heinous crime.Throw the books at her .