Kiran Bacchus, a mason from Cotton Tree, West Coast Berbice has died following a fight with his younger brother Deepak, 27, on New Year’s Day.
Police said Deepak lives with his wife, Tena and his mother Sookranie Bacchus.
Kiran lived next door with his wife, Seeta Churchand.
At about 01:30 hrs on January 1, Deepak reportedly prevented Kiran’s wife from entering their yard.
This led to a physical altercation between Deepak and Kiran.
“Kiran struck his head, causing him to bleed from his nose and appear dazed. He was quickly transported to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where he died while receiving treatment,” the police reported.
His wife, Seeta, told investigators that in 2015, her husband suffered a head injury in Trinidad due to an attack by two men where he was chopped and had to undergo surgery.
After Kiran died, Deepak was arrested. During a video interview, Deepak shared a different version of what transpired.
According to him, he was at home with his mother and wife when he saw his brother Kiran and sister-in-law Seeta attempting to push down their front gate. When they approached him, Kiran attacked him leading to a struggle that caused Kiran to fall.
Deepak alleged that while Kiran was on the ground, he struck (cuff) him twice, and then noticed blood coming from Kiran’s nose. He attempted to clean the blood, and with assistance from his mother and a driver, they took Kiran to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where he later passed away.
Deepak Bacchus is currently detained at the Blairmont Police Station. Statements have been taken, as investigations continue.
