Thirty-eight-year-old Harrynarine Harilall also called “Screech” of Johanna South Black Bush Polder, Berbice, was on Friday arraigned for the murder of Vishnu Dalchand when he appeared at the No 51 Magistrate’s Court.
Harilall was not required to plead to the indictment when it was read to him by Magistrate Renita Singh via skype. As such he was remanded to prison until September 2, 2021.
Murder accused: Harrynarine Harilall also called “Screech”
Dalchand, 53, reportedly died days after he was allegedly chopped by the suspect during an argument at Follow Up, Albion Backlands, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). It was reported that Dalchand, Rudolph Ramdeen and the suspect are employed as labourers at Vicky’s Rice Lands at Follow Up, Albion Backlands.
However, back in April, Ramdeen claimed that he received a call from one Kumar who told him that the suspect had wounded Dalchand during a misunderstanding.
Dalchand was in an unconscious state when he was discovered by Ramdeen and another person.
He bore wounds to his left ears, chest and left shoulder. He was taken to New Amsterdam Public Hospital and subsequently transferred to GPHC for further treatment where he died while receiving medical attention.
After his demise, the Police arrested and charged the suspect. (G10)