Body of man stabbed, tossed into river found

Kemraj Dass

The body of Kemraj Dass, suspected to have been killed by a mate aboard a tug and dumped into the river, was yesterday recovered in the vicinity of a koker at Wales, West Bank Demerara.
Dass known as `Lakeram’ or `Lako’, 47, of Lot 16 Bella Dam, Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, was said to have boarded a vessel to collect lumber up the Demerara River on Saturday last along with a father and son. It is suspected that an argument ensued between the son and Dass and he was allegedly stabbed and his body dumped overboard.

Police said yesterday in a press release that the body was found and that investigations are ongoing. Crime Chief, Seelall Persaud also told Stabroek News that the suspect will be