Khemlall Bishnauth called ‘Bison’, who killed his brother, Sarananand Bishnauth during a brawl over property, was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment after deductions were made for time served and his plea of guilt.
Justice Zamilla Ally–Seepaul imposed the custodial penalty at the High Court in Berbice yesterday after going over the evidence which was first presented during a sentencing hearing last month.
In a plea of mitigation, State appointed Defence Attorney Surujah Samsook noted that her client had no pending charge nor criminal record, and had accepted the fact that he had committed the offence. Addressing the Court, the convict, who pleaded guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter said, “I am sorry that my brother died.’
