A Sophia family who lost almost everything on election night after a mob looted their home is calling on the government and relevant authorities to look into the matter and render any possible assistance.
About three weeks ago, six vehicles, a house and a shack with a stable attached were set on fire in `C’ Field, Sophia after allegations circulated that ballot boxes were in the PPP/C command centre located there.
Speaking with Stabroek News yesterday, Farida Prasad, the owner of house that was burnt, said that her family lost almost $20 million in valuables. This, according to her, included, a Canter which her husband used to earn an income, two shops that belonged to her