Wanted bulletin issued over cop murder

Police yesterday issued a bulletin for a man wanted for questioning in connection with the murder of Constable Jirbahan Dianand

Police said Mool Persaud Maniram c/d “Rakesh” is wanted for questioning in relation to murder committed on Police Constable 20682 Dianand on September 14, 2012.

Anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of Maniram is asked to contact the police on telephone numbers: 333-2191, 333-3876, 333-2151- 3, 225-2227, 225-6411, 911 or the nearest police station.

Mool Persaud Maniram

Maniram is 40 years old and his last known address is Lot 72, Grant 1805 Crabwood Creek, Corentyne.

Maniram’s name had first surfaced in 2007 when police had issued a wanted bulletin for him in connection with the discovery of an illegal airstrip in the Corentyne area. It was discovered by the army with a burnt aircraft. Nothing came of this investigation.

Constable Dianand, a narcotics cop, was found in his car with two bullets to his head.

He was buried on September 20 with full military honours.

Several persons have been taken into custody as a result of investigations.