Mandall remains on administrative leave – GPF

More than a month after being sent on administrative leave, Assistant Commissioner of Police Khalid Mandall, the Commander of Regional Division #3, remains off duty as investigations continue into the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) confirmed on Thursday night that ACP Mandall is still on leave. The confirmation came from Head of the Force’s Corporate Communications Unit, Mark Ramotar, who stated, “Yes…he is still on Administrative Leave,” in response to media queries.

Mandall was sent on leave on April 26 in keeping with the Force’s Standard Operating Procedures. His removal was part of a broader internal probe to examine the circumstances surrounding Younge’s death. Prior to his administrative leave, Mandall was relieved of his post and replaced by Assistant Commissioner of Police Mahendra Siwnarine.

The Force’s update came shortly after the release of a statement highlighting high praise from retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) investigator Leonard McCoshen. McCoshen, described as highly respected and experienced, commended the Guyana Police Force for what he termed “exceptional” and “exemplary” investigative work in the Younge case.

With autopsy results now in hand, police have indicated that the investigation remains active and ongoing as efforts continue to bring the matter to a conclusion.