Three held as murdered narcotics detective laid to rest

Acting ‘B’ Division Commander Eric Bassant delivering a tribute to murdered policeman Jirbahan Dianand

Three people—a man and two women—have been arrested in connection with the slaying of Berbice narcotics detective Jirbahan Dianand, even as he was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at the Number 55 Village cemetery.

Dianand, 23, of Lot 70 Number 64 Village, Corentyne, received a full military-style funeral, including a gun-salute, after he was handed over to the police by his family. Before handing over the body, the family had kept a funeral service according to Hindu rites.

Dianand, a detective constable, was found murdered last Friday morning in