Magistrate Sohan suspended

Magistrate Chandra Sohan was yesterday suspended for one month by the Judicial Service Commission.

Chandra Sohan

The magistrate, who sits in both the Georgetown and Berbice districts, would only confirm that he received a letter yesterday informing him of the suspension. He told Stabroek News that he is now “exploring his legal options” and will brief the media tomorrow.

It is not yet known why the magistrate was
suspended.