Mark Anthony Mohan, who was wanted for questioning in relation to the murder of taxi driver Bharrat Gendalall, has been arrested by ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF).
Police have said that, at about 14:00h on Wednesday, ranks acting on information received were able to arrest the 25-year-old suspect. He was taken to the Wales Police Station, where he is being interrogated.
It has been reported that Gendalall, called “Premesh”, was stabbed to death at Clay Brick Road, Canal Number Two, West Bank Demerara (WBD) on Saturday last. Police have said that Gendalall had returned home from work at about 19:40h on the day in question, and was chatting with friends in front of his home when he went across the road to urinate.
Murdered: Bharrat Gendalall
A motor car being driven by the suspect approached at a fast rate, with bright lights on, and stopped where Gendalall was urinating. The suspect exited the car, and an argument ensued between he and Gendalall. Gendalall reportedly dealt the suspect a cuff, and the suspect entered his vehicle and drove off, while Gendalall went back into his yard.
Arrested: Mark Anthony Mohan
The suspect returned and stopped his car in front of Gendalall’s house. He and five masked men reportedly exited the vehicle, ran into the yard, and stabbed Gendalall in his chest before leaving the scene. The injured man reportedly collapsed, but was picked up and taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital (WDRH), where he died while receiving medical attention.
The matter was reported, and based on preliminary investigations, the Police issued the wanted bulletin for Mohan, on the basis that he had vital information that could solve the case.
