A Zeelugt man had to be treated at the Leonora Cottage Hospital on Sunday night after he was beaten and robbed while on his way home from a relative.
Nevendra Ramlakhan, 44, of Lot 24 Zeelugt Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara, was relieved of his wallet and a gold chain, which he was wearing at the time.
Guyana Times understands that the man was at a party at his relative’s home which he left about 22:30h for his residence. As he was walking home, two men pounced on him demanding cash and valuables.
According to reports, the man refused to hand over his wallet and was dealt several kicks and cuffs. The men grabbed his gold chain from around his neck and his wallet from his pants pocket before leaving him lying on the road corner.
They then made good their escape.
Ramlakhan managed to get up and sought help at a nearby house. He was then rushed to the hospital where he was treated and sent away.
The matter was reported to the Leonora Police Station, and an investigation has been launched.
