Ramayya on cybercrime charge over comments about pandit

Dr. Veerasammy Ramayya (at left) and his attorney, Mirza Sahadat

Political activist Dr Veerasammy Ramayya yesterday pleaded not guilty to a cybercrime charge stemming from statements he made about a pandit in an online video.

The charge was read to Dr Ramayya when he appeared before Magistrate Alex Moore at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court.

Dr Ramayya, 75, of Lot 64 Whim Village, Corentyne, was charged with the offence of using a computer system to harass and humiliate Surujdyal Sahadeo, called Pandit Dave, 43, of Crabwood Creek on Wednesday June 1.