Heartbroken over dog’s death, Sando man commits suicide

HEARTBROKEN over the loss of his pet pompek, who was accidentally run-over and killed by a relative, a 35-year-old San Fernando businessman, died at San Fernando General Hospital yesterday morning — one week after he ingested a toxic substance.

Kerwin Sookram, a computer store owner of Vistabella, died after being warded for a week suffering from severe internal injuries, caused by the poisonous substance. He died at Ward Nine. According to reports, two Mondays ago, Sookram’s female relative came to his businessplace on Lower High Street, San Fernando, and broke the news that his pet pompek died after she struck it while reversing her car. The businessman reportedly slumped into a severe depression and went to several bars complaining about what his relative had done to his favourite dog. He was said to have separated from his wife and is the father of several children. Investigations are continuing.