Relatives of missing businessman Mohamed Khan are contemplating doing private DNA testing to confirm if the decomposing remains of a body and head found a month ago were his, even as they await a post-mortem examination (PME).
The PME scheduled for yesterday was postponed until next week. According to Crime Chief Leslie James, the delay came as a result of the unavailability of the doctor. He said it may be done on Monday.
While a belt and pants that were on the body have been positively identified as being Khan’s property, some doubt still remains as to whether the body and head were indeed Khan’s. Some relatives are hoping that the PME will reveal evidence of a gunshot wound to the stomach which would confirm that it was him. Khan was shot on July 9 in what he had described as an attempt on his life.
Stabroek News was told that the body was transported to the Georgetown Hospital Morgue from the Lyken’s Funeral Home. Khan’s relatives
