Corentyne Labourer chopped to death

September 29 2026

A 23-year-old labourer from Friendship Village, Corentyne, Berbice, died late Monday night after he was allegedly attacked and chopped during an altercation in the community.

Dead is Chittesh Sukhai, also known as ‘Rohan’ and ‘Marsho’.

According to police, the incident occurred at around 11:40 p.m. on September 28, 2026, following an argument involving Sukhai and a female relative.

According to preliminary information, several males subsequently arrived at the location, reportedly armed with cutlasses.

Sukhai was allegedly chopped several times about his body. He managed to flee the area but collapsed in a nearby yard.

He was taken to the Port Mourant Public Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical treatment.

His body was subsequently taken to Ramoo’s Funeral Home, where it is awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Two cutlasses suspected to have been used in the incident were recovered in the vicinity.

Two men, ages 27 and 23, from Friendship and Limlair villages respectively, have been taken into custody as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Sukhai’s death.