Herstelling woman died from wound to heart

Savitrie Arjune

The 34-year-old mother of two who was stabbed to death on Thursday by her former reputed husband moments after she left home for work, died from haemorrhage and shock due to a stab wound, police said yesterday.

Savitrie Arjune of Lot 382 Herstelling, East Bank Demerara was stabbed at least three times but it was a wound to the heart that was the fatal blow.

Savitrie Arjune
Savitrie Arjune

Meanwhile, the police are still looking for the man who fled the area after committing the act, which occurred a stone’s throw from the public road.

A relative told Stabroek News yesterday that the man called the home and threatened to harm the woman’s family members. However, he was not heard from yesterday.