At about 2330h. last night, the police say that two men armed with a handgun and a cutlass entered a mining camp at Cassawini Backdam, Barima River, NWD, and held up Randradin, 57 years, of Port Kaituma, NWD, and Aaron Ramkarran, 37 years, of Johanna Cecelia, Essequibo Coast, and demanded gold.
During the incident Randradin was shot and injured to his left hand and Ramkarran to his right foot.
Police say that Randradin and Ramkarran have been admitted to the Pakera Village Hospital for medical treatment as the investigations continue.