The body of Yashpaul Thomas, known as ‘Ashkay’, a 26-year-old labourer of Hope Lowlands, East Coast Demerara, was discovered floating in a canal on Tuesday morning.
Police Headquarters in a report described Thomas as “a known alcoholic.” He had lived with his 39-year-old reputed wife. According to the woman, Thomas left home for work on Sunday, but never returned; and despite the area being searched, he could not be found.
On Tuesday, at around 08:20h, the woman went to the Cove and John Police Station to make a missing person’s report; and while there, she received news that the body of a male was discovered floating in a canal at Hope Lowlands. She went to the location, and identified the body as that of her reputed husband, Yashpaul Thomas.
Police say an initial examination of the body has revealed no signs of violence. The body has been taken to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.
Investigations into the incident are currently underway. (G9)
