An inquest has been ordered by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to determine the circumstances of the death of Anthony Pakanram, who was fatally stabbed at Providence over a week ago.
Pakanram died on July 25, after he was stabbed by his former partner, who police said he had been threatening with a knife.
Commander of Region Four (B) Mahendra Sewnarine, when contacted yesterday, stated that the file on the matter was returned with the advice that an inquest be done. The accused was released on $100,000 station bail.
The police had reported that Pakanram, called ‘Max,’ shared a common-law relationship in which the suspect had been the victim of violence—a claim that has since been refuted by the family of the dead man.
On Saturday, July 24, the police said, the suspect and Pakanram had a misunderstanding, which caused him to physically assault the suspect, who moved out of their home to her parents’ abode at Old Road Providence.
According to the police, on July 25, around 3.30 pm, Pakanram went to the location and an argument ensued. He became angry and armed himself with a knife. Despite the suspect trying to flee, Pakanram cornered her and a scuffle ensued.
“In the melee, the suspect then heard (Pakanram) groan and saw him bleeding from the neck. As they parted, he walked a short distance and collapsed,” the police added.
He was rushed to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre by family members and he died while receiving care. A post-mortem examination confirmed that he died as a result of a stab wound to the neck.
