Family believes hunter killed by trap gun

Family members are now depending on the Almighty, and the police, to find out what really happened to Lalman before his death.

“We cannot take justice into our own hands, is the Lord who has to do it.” sad Lalman’s mother, who did not wish to be named.

According to reports, Lalman went to the Quinam Forest on Saturday night to hunt with friends. At about 10 pm, while the group was in the thick, dark forest a gunshot rang out, and Lalman screamed out in pain. When his friends found him, Lalman was lying on the ground, with a shotgun wound to his upper right shoulder. Police and emergency services were immediately called and Lalman was dragged out to the roadway, but he died before police could reach him.

Lalman’s mother yesterday described him as a respectful and friendly man, who worked as a tyre repair man. He was the third of five children.

“He was one of my most mannerly sons,” said his mother, “He never raised his voice to me and he would always turn away from trouble, but he would never hesitate to help someone in need. The last time we saw each other, was on Father’s Day. Since then I had been meaning to call him but it kept slipping my mind.”