Cane harvester dies after beating by rural constable

Tilackdharry Singh

Kilcoy, Corentyne cane harvester Tilackdharry “Chanu” Singh died on Thursday afternoon at the New Amsterdam Hospital (NAH), two days after he was reportedly beaten by a rural constable (RC).

The RC was arrested and taken into custody before the man’s death. It is unclear what prompted the attack, but reports are that on Tuesday afternoon he allegedly kicked Singh about the body, from his chest to his groin area, as he lay helpless on the ground.

Singh, 43, was first treated at the Port Mourant Hospital, where he was given two injections and sent home. After he