Relatives still seeking answers over man’s death after long wait at hospitals

Relatives of Tikiram Khalika, who was struck down by a minibus along the Public Road at Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara (WCD) two Fridays ago, have decided not to pursue charges against the driver, but are still seeking answers from health officials as to the treatment he received at the three hospitals to which he was taken.

Khalika’s niece, Jayashree Sarjoo, told Stabroek News yesterday that her uncle’s widow has decided to withdraw all charges against the driver of the minibus who struck her husband down thereby resulting in his death. Khalika’s wife and the driver of the bus made the agreement on Thursday, Sarjoo added.

Sarjoo also said that her aunt decided to settle the matter because