Body of man allegedly killed on tug still not found

Kemraj Dass

The body of Kemraj Dass, suspected to have been brutally killed by a mate aboard a tug and dumped into the river, is yet to be recovered but his relatives are not giving up hope.

Dass known as `Lakeram’ or `Lako’, 47, of Lot 16 Bella Dam, West Bank Demerara, was said to have boarded a vessel to collect lumber up the Demerara River on Saturday last along with a father and son. It is suspected that an argument ensued between the son and Dass and he was allegedly stabbed and his body dumped overboard.

The dead man’s brother, Bharrat Dass, told Stabroek News that he had made contact with the tug owner, who