West Berbice man murdered, male

partner in custody

Police have arrested a prime suspect in the murder of Dinesh Harrylall, 20, of Lot 38 B Woodley Park or No. 11 Village, West Coast Berbice. Harrylall was found dead sometime between 12:30 hours and 01:00 hours Monday morning at a residence at D’ Edward Village, West Bank Berbice.

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According to information Harrylall worked with his father, Jagdesh Harrylall, as a construction worker. According to his father, Harrylall left home around 10:00 hrs after being called by his  good friend, Satrohan Madray, called ‘Blue’ to go by his residence at D’Edward Village for  some jewelry which his son had pawned.  He did not return home.
Jagdesh said that he did not bother about anything since Satrohan and his son were very close friends. They would frequent each other’s place on a regular basis, the man said.
Around 01:00 hrs he received a call informing him that there was a problem at Bennet Dam, Rosignol, and that he need to go and see.
Jagdesh left immediately. Upon arrival he saw his son lying on the floor in a pool of blood. He was badly mutilated.
He had sustained about seven stab wounds and was also allegedly beaten with a Rolling Pin. His eyes were bulging, his head was swollen and he sustained injuries to other parts of his body.  His friend was nowhere to be seen.
Jagdesh reported the matter to the police who responded promptly. The friend who does Kali Mai Puja was subsequently arrested. He was found hiding at the back of the house.
According to reports the accused who is allegedly gay and the deceased had an intimate relationship. The accused would shower the deceased with luxurious gifts, including a car and a motorbike.
On the night in question, they had an arrangement over some money which went sour and an argument ensued leading to the killing.
One person stated that Harrylall was killed over jealously after a number of persons met at the residence. However, the father of the deceased is stating that his son was killed by more than one person.  Another relative stated that Harrylall was used as a sacrifice by his good friend who is a Pujerie .
The man’s body was taken to the Fort Wellington Hospital where it is  awaiting a post mortem examination.
The friend is in custody and charges are likely shortly.