Death – Obituary – Accident and Crime News : Georgetown, Guyana: The tomb of a 29-year-old murder victim, Ramanand Mingo, was desecrated by tomb raiders. Mingo was fatally stabbed on November 19 in Berbice’s John’s Settlement. The accused, Andrew Seegobin of Clifton Village, was apprehended by the police and charged, with custody extended until December 11, 2023.
The incident occurred at the Babu Jaan Cemetery in Port Mourant, East-Berbice, where Mingo was laid to rest on November 27, 2023. The vandalism was discovered on Monday, leaving the deceased’s relatives shocked and devastated. They received a morning call informing them of the break-in and immediately filed a report at the nearby police station. Upon reaching the graveyard, they found Mingo’s tomb had been forcibly opened with a sledgehammer.
The tomb raiders not only ransacked the coffin and the victim’s body but also tampered with personal belongings. Surprisingly, the bag that Mingo had been buried with was found empty. The bag, which held sentimental value to the family, had been torn apart by the culprits. The devastated relatives voiced their distress, expressing that the remains of their loved one had been mishandled by the tomb raiders.
The grieving mother of the deceased, in tears, expressed her only wish for her son to rest peacefully after his life was tragically cut short. The police have registered a case and are diligently investigating, collecting as much evidence as possible to solve this disturbing mystery. The investigating officers are determined to bring justice to the family and hold those responsible for the desecration accountable.
This incident sheds light on the issue of tomb raiding, a grave violation of the deceased and their families’ dignity. Such acts not only cause emotional distress but also disrupt the grieving process and tarnish the memory of the departed. Authorities are urged to take stricter measures to prevent such despicable acts and ensure the sanctity of burial sites for the peace and solace of grieving families.
As the investigation unfolds, the community remains on edge, hoping for swift justice and an end to this disturbing trend. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting the deceased and their final resting places, a fundamental aspect of any civilized society.