RK’s Security Chairman Roshan Khan handed over a cheque to the Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital (BSH) on Tuesday to reimburse millions in cash that was stolen from the company by bandits in October of 2015, under
RK’s Security Chairman Roshan Khan handing over the cheque to a representative of Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital in the presence of two security officials
the watch of his security firm.
The money was in transit to the bank when it was stolen. It was reported in October that a RK guard, along with his armed colleagues, had uplifted the cash from the Hospital and was en route to the bank when three bandits pounced.
Reports stated that three armed bandits rode up on motorcycles alongside the RK’s Security vehicle and opened fire on the guards while demanding the cash. The guards were relieved of an undisclosed sum of cash but not their weapons.
During the altercation, one of the security guards, Garvin Thomas was shot multiple times and was subsequently in critical condition at the Balwant Singh’s Hospital. He has since fully recovered from the wounds inflicted.
RK’s Chairman Khan told Guyana Times, in an interview, that he was grateful to the insurance company which covered his firm, that kept their agreement and provided the cheque, despite the lengthy time it took to complete its investigation. In the same breath, Khan also expressed appreciation to Balwant Singh’s Hospital for its patience, understanding and professionalism while awaiting its money.
Derek Sukhram, on behalf of the Hospital, thanked Khan. “I appreciate the professionalism of RK’s Security by fulfilling their commitment; we are very happy to partner with the security team to help save the young man’s life.”
Khan noted that the young security guard, Garvin Thomas, who was shot four times, was doing well today. Three of the four bullets were removed; however, one still remains in the young man’s body. That bullet is said to be no threat to Thomas’s life. The attack by the bandits has caused Thomas to change his profession.
