Body of Parika Backdam pensioner found in drain

The partly decomposed body of a 65-year-old man was on Tuesday discovered in a drain at Parika Backdam, East Bank Essequibo. The now dead man was last seen several days ago in a drunken state heading into the backdam.

The deceased has been identified as Mahadeo (only name given), a pensioner who lived at Parika Backdam.

On Tuesday about 2:30 pm, the police received a call informing them of a body that was found lying motionless in the drain.