A 30-year-old East Bank Demerara (EBD) resident has been hospitalised in critical condition after he was shot by armed bandits just after midnight on Tuesday.
The injured man has been identified as Ishwar Ramanah, called “Jack”, a machine operator from Macaw Drive, Kaneville, EBD. The incident occurred at 00:10h at the victim’s home.
According to reports, Ramanah was attacked by two armed men, who relieved him of a gold chain valued $40,000. However, the bandits shot the man once in the abdomen before making good their escape.
The injured man was taken to seek medical attention at a medical facility and has undergone surgery.
The Police have since recovered a spent shell of a small calibre weapon at the scene. No arrests have been made. Investigations are continuing.
