Haslington man, 23, hospitalised after attacked by bandits

Keran Persaud, a 23-year-old resident of Haslington, East Coast Demerara, is hospitalised after he was shot about five times by bandits who went to his house early Monday morning.

Keran’s brother, Navin Persaud told the News Room that they were in their yard at about 01:12 hrs Monday when two bandits came to the premises.

One bandit, Navin said, held him at gunpoint, but he managed to flee. Navin said he ran into his house, raising an alarm. His brother, however, was at the side of the yard and was apprehended by another bandit.

Because he went inside the house, Navin said he is not sure what exactly transpired, but soon after, the family heard gunshots. When they went outside, Keran was seen lying on the ground next to a car parked in the yard.

Navin hurriedly took his brother to the nearby Melanie Fire Station so he could get some assistance to swiftly transport Keran to the Georgetown Public Hospital.

On Tuesday, Keran’s and Navin’s mother, Padmini Girdharry told the News Room that Keran is still in the hospital, unable to move, as he was shot five times and requires serious medical attention.

Girdharry said she fears the bandits might return to harm the family again. She also hopes that the Police can properly investigate the matter that led to the shooting of her son.

The News Room understands that the Police are investigating the matter.