2014 Boxing Day stabbing: Man found guilty of felonious wounding

After nearly a decade of awaiting justice, Ganesh Dhanraj, known as “Jango,” has been found guilty of felonious wounding in connection with a Boxing Day stabbing that had left his victim seriously wounded.
The verdict was handed down on Tuesday by a jury before Justice Navindra Singh at the Demerara High Court.
The incident occurred on December 26, 2014, when Clinton Babooram, was standing outside a rum shop opposite his home. Witnesses testified that Dhanraj approached Babooram in a sudden and violent manner, wielding a knife. Dhanraj stabbed Babooram in the groin and fled the scene.
Babooram collapsed and was rushed to the St Joseph’s Mercy Hospital by nearby residents. Babooram was later transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), where he underwent emergency surgery to save his life. The injuries had left Babooram hospitalized for three weeks as he fought to recover.
The case against Dhanraj was prosecuted by attorneys Muntaz Ali and Christopher Belfield, who laid out the series of events and presented evidence to the jury. Defense attorney Adrian Thompson represented Dhanraj, arguing against the initial charge of attempted murder.
Ultimately, the jury returned a guilty verdict on the alternative count of felonious wounding, a lesser but still serious charge. The court heard details of how the victim’s life was profoundly impacted by the attack, with Babooram enduring not only physical pain but emotional trauma as well.
Justice Navindra Singh has set sentencing for December 16. (G9)