Pandit arrested for allegedly beating motorcyclist for disturbing ritual

In light of a video recording of a motorcyclist being beaten during a ritual on Sunday evening at Fisher Dam Access Road, Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), the police on Monday confirmed that one person was arrested.

Based on reports received, a 25-year-old male construction worker of Zeelugt North, EBE was on his electric motorcycle and was proceeding along the roadway when he was reportedly told by a 32-year-old pandit of Zeelugt Housing Scheme that a ritual was being conducted on the roadway and that he should use another route.
However, the young man attempted to pass the gathering when his bike reportedly collided with the pandit. The video seen by this newspaper revealed that the construction worker fell onto the roadway but was accosted by the pandit, who started to assault him. Although the man attempted to leave the scene, he was confronted by the pandit and continuously beaten.
As such, he sustained injuries to his face and body. The matter was reported, and the 32-year-old pandit was arrested the next day.
He remains in custody pending charges. The injured male was treated at the De Kinderen Regional Hospital and sent away. Investigations are ongoing.