Son arrested in connection with mother’s murder

The motionless body of 55-year-old Surujdai Kahriu also known as “Sharda,” was discovered in her Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara (WCD) home on Thursday, suspected to have been murdered.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased resided at the house with her two sons, and on the day in question, one of the sons returned home and found the woman’s body. The other son, a 24-year-old construction worker who was reportedly seen in the house prior to the discovery, was later arrested.

As detectives processed the scene, marks of violence were observed on the woman’s body, which was subsequently taken to the Ezekiel Funeral Home awaiting an autopsy. The police have since retrieved CCTV footage that is being reviewed as investigations continue. The suspect, nevertheless, remains in custody.