Shots fired at Parika businessman in failed robbery bid

A young Parika businessman was attacked by several bandits last night who attempted to rob him as he closed his business for the day.

According to reports, around 9pm, businessman Totash Ram Kawall, well- known as Toney Kawall of Parika Public Road, East Bank Essequibo was closing his shop when a yellow car pulled up in front of his business. The 24-year old man, who operates the general store with his father, entered his car and was fired at several times by the  men in the car who demanded cash.

According to his father, his son, who lives some distance away from the store along the public road, managed to put his car in reverse and sped off in the direction of the Parika Police Station with the