The quiet community of Best Village, West Coast Demerara was rocked on Saturday by the murder of a 34-year-old fruits’ vendor. Anuradha Khatoon, known affectionately as “Mama”, was brutally stabbed by her reputed husband at their home, reportedly after she addressed his drinking habit.
According to a police press release, at around 11:30 pm the well-known mother of three of Lot 1 Best Village was at home when her 30-year-old husband, who is a fisherman, returned home after a heavy drinking spree. The two became involved in a heated argument after Khatoon reportedly appealed to her husband to “ease up on the alcohol drinking”, the release said.