Policeman on murder charge

Bharath, who was on suspension after being charged with driving under the influence, was detained last Friday after a shooting death at his home.

The charge alleges that shortly after 8 am, PC Bharath shot dead Raj Singh, a relative of his (the officer) during a heated argument.

In an unrelated incident, a 24-year-old Morvant man appeared before an Arima Magistrate yesterday for the murder of Arouca mini-mart vendor Lleron Alexander.

Kerron James, a labourer employed with the Ministry of Works and Transport appeared before Senior Magistrate Gillian Scotland to answer charges which also includes possession of a firearm and ammunition.

The matter has since been adjourned to Wednesday June 14.

According to reports, Alexander, 26, was at his businessplace, LA mini-mart when he was shot dead.

James was charged by PC Shankar Bedassie of Homicide Investigations Bureau (Region II) following advice received from Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger Gaspard SC, on Tuesday.