Patentia man who beat wife and her mother charged, remanded

A Patentia, West Bank Demerara man who is accused of brutally beating his 26-year-old wife and her mother is currently on remand after he was charged for the act.

However, his mother-in-law, Shameeza Mohamed has since succumbed to her injuries.

Police Headquarters said following an autopsy on Wednesday, legal advice will be sought on the way forward.

The accused, Parsuram Arjune is likely to face a more serious charge.

The incident occurred on February 12, 2025.

Police said Arjune was charged for unlawful wounding and abusive language committed on his wife, Selena Samaroo.

Samaroo was arraingned at the Wales Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Rhondel Weever  where he denied the charges.

As such, he was remanded to prison until February 26.

However, Police said due to the unavailability of a medical from Mohamed at the time, Arjune was only charged for the injuries inflicted on Samaroo.

On Monday, Mohamed succumbed at the West Demerara Regional Hospital while receiving medical attention for injuries she sustained and other medical complications.

As police await the autopsy report, Arjune remains on remand.