Complainant against Dharamlall says police were `grossly incompetent’ in probe

-says matter not over

Sarah Hakh, who had lodged a rape complaint against former Local Government Minister, Nigel Dharamlall  has labeled the police as “grossly incompetent and negligent” in their dealings with her report. Though she has not stated her next steps regarding the matter, Hakh said that it will not end as is.

When this newspaper reached out to Hakh on Monday, she initially agreed to provide an update on the matter, however, on Thursday evening she decided against this.

“Unfortunately I won’t be doing any one-on-one interviews… I will say that the police are grossly incompetent and negligent so this won’t end here,” she later told Stabroek News, adding that various media groups will be informed on proceedings in due time.

On May 10, the former Local Government Ministry employee went public with her allegations of rape against Dharamlall. In response to the woman’s claims, the former Local Government Minister issued a statement denying the allegations.