“Ray of sunshine”, filled with ambition, talent – family describes Amit Singh

In a sombre gathering on Wednesday, family and friends bid farewell to Amit Singh, the 21-year-old whose life was brutally taken by his friend and business associate a week ago.
The emotional last rites took place at the family’s premises on Delph Street, Campbellville, where loved ones gathered to pay their final respects to the young man, whose promising future was cut short.
The ceremony culminated in Singh’s cremation at the Good Hope Crematorium on the East Coast of Demerara, where his cousins delivered heartfelt tributes, describing him as a “ray of sunshine” within their family.

Singh’s cousins shared memories of his warm and outgoing nature, highlighting his social spirit and his ability to connect with everyone around him.
“We took it for granted that he will always be around…you created in us a feeling of a warm ray of sunshine that comes after a stretch of cloudy days…for this past year Amit made sure he travelled the world making sure that he spent time with his cousins and friends… almost as though he knew he was saying goodbye,” one cousin said.

 

They remembered him as a young man filled with ambition and talent, always eager to learn and grow. Singh’s family expressed their deep sorrow, mourning the loss of a beloved son and cousin who had brought joy and laughter into their lives.
“He was a social butterfly always acknowledging everyone. But what made him stand out the most was his ambition, his talent, and that he acted upon every opportunity to learn something new,” the cousin added.
Singh’s father, Shivnarine Singh, also known as “Vinod”, acknowledged the strength that these friendships provided during this difficult time for his family.
Singh was laid to rest just one day after his accused killer, Yogeendra Sukhdeo, appeared before Chief Magistrate (ag), Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
According to the charge, it is alleged that on October 24 at Middle Road, La Penitence, Sukhdeo killed Singh during a robbery.
He was represented by Attorney Gordon Gilhuys, who claimed that his client was beaten and not taken for medical attention.
However, Special Prosecutor Latchmie Rahamat informed the court that the accused had sustained injuries on his body during a scuffle with Singh on the day of the murder. She explained that during the altercation, Singh was overpowered by the suspect, who proceeded to hit him with a piece of wood, thus leading to his demise.
In her submissions to the court, Rahamat said that Singh was last seen in the presence of the suspect about 13:30h on October 24 and about 16:00h, after calls to Singh’s cellphone went unanswered, the family made a missing person’s report to the Police.
As such, she told the court that an investigation was launched and Sukhdeo was arrested. Upon his arrest, he took the Police to the house at Middle Road, La Penitence, where the bludgeoned body of Singh was lying in a pool of blood wrapped in a sheet.
Further, Sukhdeo was cautioned after which he took the investigators to his Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD) home where he handed over $7,790,000 in cash and admitted to taking the money from Singh following the murder.
The suspected murder weapon and several pieces of clothing with bloodstains were also found at Sukhdeo’s home.
Rahamat added that the accused was taken to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters where he was formally told of the offence and cautioned again.
During an interview, he reportedly provided the Police, with video and audio statements, admitting to bludgeoning the victim to death and taking his money. He also indicated to investigators that he received some injuries from a scuffle with the victim, who had put up a fight.
Sukhdeo will make his next court appearance on November 28.
Three other suspects were initially in Police custody over the murder of Singh. The other three suspects are Sukhdeo’s three employees, who have since denied their involvement in the crime.
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum has told Guyana Times that the Police were able to confirm their alibis and as such, they were released from custody.
As family and friends of the young entrepreneur grapple with the loss of a promising young soul, questions linger about the senseless violence that took him away. Singh’s memory lives on in the hearts of those who knew him, a reminder of the vibrant life that was tragically extinguished too soon.