Kadar Singh, of St. John Branch Trace, South Oropouche, has been been remanded into custody after appearing virtually before a Siparia Magistrate, charged with  murder and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily  harm to his female relative.

According to police reports, at 5 pm on Monday November 1st, a man was providing brush-cutting services at a house located in South Oropouche where he was confronted by a man who allegedly chopped him about the body.

A woman, who was also at the home, was allegedly chopped several times about her body. The suspect then fled the scene. The wounded man, who later succumbed to the injuries sustained, was identified as 37-year-old Premnath Maraj.

The suspect later surrendered himself to police and was arrested by officers of the South-Western Division. He was subsequently charged with the offences.

The investigation spearheaded by Superintendent (Ag.) Sean Dhillpaul, supervised by Inspector (Ag.) Ian Rebeiro and Legal Advisor, PC Kyrn Lewis provided guidance during the course of the investigation.