An East Coast Demerara (ECD) man was taken into Police custody moments after setting his house on fire because his reputed wife moved in with his neighbour.
Sunildatt Singh, a father of three of Strathspey, ECD, and his reputed wife separated a few months ago due to his alleged abusive behaviour. Since then, the woman was reportedly staying with her relatives, but it was only recently that the woman and her children moved in with the neighbour.
The completely gutted house
Ever since this development, Singh threatened to burn down his own home. According to information received, Singh had accused his reputed wife of being unfaithful and with her moving in with the neighbour, the accusations, he claimed, were correct.
It was reported that upon seeing the man and his reputed wife together, Singh went to a nearby shop on Thursday evening and bought a flammable substance then doused the house with the flammable substance and set it alight.
Despite efforts to put out the blaze, the small wooden and concrete structure was completely gutted within minutes. The Guyana Fire Service was reportedly summoned, but by the time they arrived at the scene, the house had already burnt to the ground.
The man, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, was arrested and is expected to be charged with arson.
