Man chops wife to death

A 42-year-old man chopped his 23-year-old reputed ex-wife to death this morning around 8am and drank a poisonous substance after an argument between the two turned deadly.

The incident occurred at the man’s Alliance Road, Timehri, East Bank Demerara home. Ramoo Seepersaud is currently listed as critical and is receiving treatment from the Georgetown Public Hospital.

Reports are that Seepersaud’s wife, Gaitri Narine, visited his Timehri home with their three children. Shortly after the two started arguing and then Narine was attacked by Seepersaud.

Their eldest daughter is said to have witnessed the incident.

The couple have been estranged for some time now and have a history of domestic problems. Seepersaud has a standing restraining order out against Narine.