Beaten, bound, cop left for dead

Ramroop, 33, of the Transit Police Unit based at the Vehicle Management Corporation of TT (VMCOTT) in Portof- Spain, remained warded in a serious condition at hospital up to yesterday.

Police investigators said that at about 8.45 pm on Friday, the off-duty policeman was walking along the Eastern Main Road, Curepe, where the driver of a white Tiida car pulled alongside him.

The driver and another male occupant got out and dragged him into the car, then sped off.

An anonymous caller contacted police who issued an allpoints bulletin.

At about 3.30 am yesterday, officers of the Highway Patrol Unit based in Debe, were on patrol along the north bond lane of the Solomon Hochoy Highway where they found Ramroop near the Forres Park flyover.

Police said Ramroop had several injuries to his body and was unconscious.

His hands were bound behind his back with his handcuffs with his feet in a tie strap.

A tie strap was around his neck to secure the plastic bag over his head.

Police said the men also robbed him of $300.

Officers of St Margaret’s Police Station also visited the scene and Ramroop was taken San Fernando General Hospital.

A motive is yet to be established, but police of the Southern Division believe the abductors beat and threw Ramroop from the car, having discovered he is a police officer.

Police also commended the Highway Patrol Unit for their keen observation.

“They were patrolling and saw him on the grass at the roadside.

“They were very observant and should be commended.

The officer (Ramroop) is lucky to be alive. Maybe if he had a personal firearm he could have protected himself,” said an officer.

St Joseph and St Margaret’s police are continuing investigations.