Viewing cable 06GEORGETOWN406, AFTERMATH OF SAWH ASSASSINATION
AMERICAN AMBASSADOR'S COMMENT AFTER SPEAKING TO THE LUNCHMAN
More than one week has passed since the assassination of Agriculture Minister Satyadeo Sawh, with little progress on apprehending the killers. Various theories are circulating in an effort to explain why he was targeted, and the ruling PPP has publicly insinuated the involvement of the opposition PNC/R. The GOG has requested assistance from the USG, Canada and the UK, apparently without consulting key law enforcement figures, including the Minister of Home Affairs and the Commissioner of Police