Body of Herstelling handyman found in trench

Mahatamam Jairam

The decomposing body of a handyman was discovered yesterday afternoon in a trench in Herstelling, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

The body, relatives say, is that of 46-year-old Mahatamam Jairam, formerly of 237 2nd Street Herstelling, EBD. Rela-tives told Stabroek News that the body was discovered near the koker in the canal which runs parallel to 1st Street, Herstelling.

Persons living in the area say