Zorg man commits suicide after setting house afire, lover injured

At about 1800h. today, police say that the body of Patrick Seepaul was found at Zorg, Essequibo Coast. He is believed to have consumed poison. The body is at the Suddie Hospital mortuary awaiting a PME.

Police say that Seepaul was suspected of having set fire to the dwelling house of Tameshwarie Narharry, 50 years, of Zorg, with whom he shared a relationship, at about 0500h. today. The upper flat of the building was destroyed and Tameshwarie Narharry suffered burns about the body. She has been admitted to the GPHC.