Police say that at about 10.30 last night, mini-bus driver Daniel Subramani, his wife Taranella Subramani and their two children were in hammocks at their home at Helena No. 2, Mahaica, ECD, when two men, one of whom was armed with a handgun, entered and held them at gunpoint.
During the incident the perpetrators assaulted Daniel about his head and body with the firearm and also assaulted Taranella. They then ransacked the house and escaped. It is not yet known what has been stolen.
Daniel has been admitted to the GPHC, while Taranella was treated and sent away.