Rapist/killer
disregarded
respect
for
the elderly--
CIOG
The Central Islamic Organisation of
Guyana (CIOG) yesterday expressed profound sadness at
the rape
and murder of Dhanwantie, the 79-year-old
blind Wakenaam resident.
In a statement issued yesterday, the CIOG noted that the
perpetrator of this 'horrendous' act and 'destructor' of
life against a handicap and innocent citizen must be
brought to justice.
The perpetrator of this heinous crime, the statement
added, committed the act while under the influence of
alcohol and showed no mercy to the victim.
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“He
has total disregard for the precious gift of
life, law and order, respect for the elderly and
women, which are the foundation and fabric of a
stable society,” the statement said.
The organization is calling on the law
enforcement agencies, all NGO's and every
Guyanese to put an end to all crime in the
country.
“We demand a halt to the issuing of licences
to operate parlours and liquor stores, and
encourage all to work towards creating healthy
alternatives which will ensure the development
of the individual and the society,” the
statement said.
The body of the late of the Dhanwantie, also
called 'Auntie', was laid to rest at Wakenaam
Island yesterday afternoon following a post
mortem that was conducted at the Georgetown
Public Hospital Corporation (GHPC).
The cause of death was given as asphyxiation,
compression, injuries to the jaw and multiple
blunt trauma.
Scores of residents gathered at the Sans Souci
Masjid to pay their final respects to the woman.
According to reports from the island, many
residents were disappointed since there was only
a small opening to view the face of the woman.
Sheik Moen Hack, of the CIOG, along with other
members of the organization travelled to
Wakenaam for the funeral.
Hack called on the residents to organise
themselves regardless of their religious
persuasions against the number of rumshops on
the island, which he felt contributed to the
murder of the old, blind woman.
He urged the residents to ensure that all
children attend school and be meaningfully
employed.
In a moving tribute, Hack referred to the
similar murders of 12-year-old
Julie Sooklall, and 75-year-old
business woman 'Auntie
Millie' who were brutally raped, beaten and
murdered.
Dhanwantie was found dead in her bottom flat
house at Sans Souci, Wakenaam lying in a pool of
blood on Independence Day.
She was raped, beaten and murdered.
An 18-year-old resident has since confessed to
the crime and charges are to be laid shortly.
Thursday,
May 29, 2008
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