As the police continue to probe the murder of Parika backdam farmer Somdatt Ramgobin, investigators believe there is much more to his death than just robbery.
“While it appears to be a robbery, there seems to be much more to it,” Divisional Commander Edmond Cooper told Stabroek News when contacted for an update yesterday.
Cooper said as the investigation continues, detectives are pursuing all leads.
“We haven’t put our hands on any suspects as yet…..we are working on all leads,” Cooper noted.
Forty-six-year-old Ramgobin, called Rakesh, was shot in the chest last Tuesday night after being attacked by two bandits at his home.
The bandits, who were unmasked, invaded the farmer’s home sometime around 9.30 pm, while he was cooking.
An autopsy later showed that Ramgobin died as a result of shock and haemorrhage due to a gunshot wound.
Police Public Relations Officer Jairam Ramlakhan, in a press release had said that the perpetrators, after entering the house, brandished a handgun and demanded cash and jewellery.
Rakesh, the police said was reluctant at first but complied with his attackers’ request after being struck in the head with a bottle.
It was at this point, the police statement explained, that he handed over the cash and directed the men to his grocery shop located at the front of the yard, where he had additional cash.
Just before their escape, the unarmed bandit took the firearm from his accomplice and shot the victim. They then escaped in a waiting car, which was parked some distance away from the scene.
Three teenagers who were present at Ramgobin’s home during the incident were detained by the police for questioning. They were subsequently released, Cooper confirmed.
