Mason remanded for murder of 60-Y-O man

Troy Anthony Rodney, 47, was indicted on Thursday for the murder of 60-year-old Indar Ramotar which occurred on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD).

Anthony, a mason from Westminster, La Parfaite Harmonie, WBD, appeared at the Wales Magistrate’s Court on February 26, where the charge was read to him.

He was not required to plead and was subsequently remanded to prison by Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh. The matter was adjourned to March 10, 2026.

Ramotar, a father of four, was stabbed to death during a confrontation in the vicinity of a shop along First Avenue, La Parfaite Harmonie, WBD.

It was reported that Ramotar had left his home to make a purchase when he encountered a man who had reportedly been standing across the road from the establishment.

Shortly after Ramotar arrived in the area, the suspect allegedly approached him and launched a violent attack. During the confrontation, Ramotar was stabbed multiple times in the abdomen.

Following the stabbing, the suspect fled the scene, but he was pursued by villagers who managed to detain him, after which he was handed over to the police.

Residents stated that prior to the fatal encounter, the suspect had been seen in the community behaving in a disorderly manner. It was further reported that he had been making alarming statements since the previous day.

Police were summoned to the scene shortly after the incident was reported. An ambulance was also dispatched, and Ramotar was examined by emergency medical personnel; however, he was pronounced dead at the scene due to the injuries he sustained.