The five men who were charged for allegedly being involved in the attacks on four homes at Black Bush Polder made another appearance yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
The men Roy and Leary Fraser, Carlton Chaitram, Chandradat Nirmal and Radesh Singh were charged for discharging a loaded firearm and robbery under arms before Acting Chief Magistrate Cecil Sullivan.
The men were supposed to appear at the Whim Magistrate’s Court yesterday but never left the city. Police prosecutor Maxine Graham stated that she had indicated to the court on the last occasion that the men would have a difficulty in getting to Berbice. She added that she sent her file up but the magistrate’s jacket was not there which was why the men were still in Georgetown.
It is alleged that the five on March 5 at Lesbeholden, South Black Bush Polder discharged a loaded firearm at Dhanraj Seeram Bishan with intent to maim, disfigure, or disable him and cause actual bodily harm. It is also alleged that while they were armed with guns they robbed Khemraj Seeram of two gold rings and $53,000. They are also accused of robbing Lilowtie Kalyan of $110,000 cash, three gold chains and six pairs of gold earrings.
According to reports, a large gang of heavily-armed bandits stormed Lesbeholden South, Black Bush Polder area last Monday and robbed four families. The men reportedly used crowbars and other house-breaking implements to gain entry to the homes. The police said the attacks occurred between 9.15 pm and 9.35 pm. Two persons were hospitalised after the attacks. The men who were further remanded are expected to appear at the Whim Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
