Man chopped to death, wife injured during robbery

East Coast Demerara : The police are investigating the murder of Chetram Bharrat, 40 years, of Haslington New Scheme, East Coast Demerara, which occurred at about 4am today.

Initial investigations indicate that two men, both of whom were armed with cutlasses, entered the home of Chetram Bharrat and his reputed wife Lomattie Ramdat, 36 years, through a window.

The men demanded cash and jewellery during which the two victims were chopped about their bodies.

Chetram Bharrat was later pronounced dead at the Georgetown Public Hospital, while Lomattie Ramdat is receiving medical treatment.