Battered Linden woman was poisoned, probe ongoing – police

Bibi Shirah Bhagpattie

The Block 42 Amelia’s Ward, Linden woman believed to have been beaten to death by her reputed husband at her home on September 13th 2023, died as a result of poisoning. This is according to Regional Deputy Commander of Division Ten Guy Nurse, who told Stabroek News ‘last’ Monday that the death of Bibi Shirah Bhagpattie, 53, was still under investigation by the police.

According to the police, enquiries disclosed that Bhagpattie and her reputed husband, a 55-year-old farmer, resided in a one-storey wooden home where they would normally have arguments during which he would assault Bhagpattie.