A Corentyne teenager was yesterday remanded to prison after he was charged with the murder of a rice farmer from Number 57 Village, Corentyne.
Kevin Somrah, 18, a labourer of Lot 101 Queenstown, Corriverton, appeared at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Renita Singh where it was stated that on June 12, at Crane Street, Corriverton, he murdered Pursoram Ganpat also known as ‘Buddy’, 25, of Lot 169 Well Rank Dam, Number 57 Village, Corentyne.
An unrepresented Somrah was not required to plead to the indictable charge and was remanded to prison. He will return to court on July 27th.
Ganpat and the accused were reportedly imbibing together when a heated argument ensued, resulting in a scuffle. The accused then allegedly armed himself with a knife and dealt the victim several stab wounds about his body.
Ganpat was rushed to the Port Mourant Hospital where he died while receiving medical attention.
