Berbice : The Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 7pm at No. 11 Village, Corentyne, during which Rohan Doodnauth, 55 years, and his wife Renawattie Doodnauth were attacked and robbed by three men, two of whom were armed with firearms.
Investigations have revealed that the three perpetrators entered the premises and held up Rohan Doodnauth and his wife along with an employee.
They demanded cash and valuables and some Jewellery were handed over. Not satisfied with the Jewellery, the men made more demands and threatened the victims during which one of them discharged a round that struck one of his accomplices to the body.
Neighbouring residents responded, forcing the men to flee and leaving the wounded man behind.
He has been identified as Avinash Rambazad called “Pandit”, 20 years, of Adelphi Village, East Canje, Berbice, and he succumbed today while receiving medical treatment at the New Amsterdam Hospital.
