An Enmore, East Coast Demerara man, who allegedly killed his brother-in-law, was on Friday remanded to prison.
Dead: Albert Raghu, also called “Soldier”
Zaiheer Alli appeared at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Fabayo Azore.
It is alleged that on April 12, Alli, of Lot 218 Hope West, Enmore, East Coast Demerara (ECD), killed 40-year-old Albert Raghu also called “Soldier”, who resided at the same address.
The court heard that on the day in question, at about 23:30h, the 24-year-old man along with other family members were reportedly imbibing and playing music loudly in their apartment, thus disturbing the wife of the victim, who was at home alone at the time.
Further, the court was told that as soon as Raghu arrived home, his wife complained and in an alleged fit of anger, he reportedly picked up a cutlass and confronted Alli, who was in the yard.
The prosecution contended that the confrontation led to a scuffle and Raghu was stabbed twice to his left side chest and left shoulder.
He was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where he was admitted but succumbed the following day – April 13.
Alli was remanded to prison and the case will continue on May 18, 2020.
Meanwhile, brother-in-law of the dead man, Marlon Persaud told Guyana Times that his two sisters are always at loggerheads, which would result in a heated exchange of words.
He recalled that at least two reports were made to the Enmore Police Outpost about the behaviour of Raghu when he is intoxicated but he was never arrested.
Prior to his death, a report was lodged against him but he went into hiding. After a few days, he reappeared but the police never picked up the case.
On the night of the fatal stabbing, the young man explained that the victim had arrived home intoxicated.
He also noted that he warned them against the constant feud between family members but they never listened.
The now dead man leaves to mourn his wife and three children.
