Cattle owner fined for allowing cows to stray within Housing Schemes

Denesh Rohit, a 54-year-old cattle owner of Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was charged with three (3) counts of Suffering Animals to Stray (Cows), contrary to Section 28(1)(a) of the Road Act, Chapter 51:01.

Police said the offences were committed within Prospect Young Professional Housing Scheme, Herstelling Housing Scheme, and Farm Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

He appeared at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court on Friday, February 13, 2026, before His Worship Dylon Bess, where the charges were read to him.

Rohit pleaded guilty to all three counts and was fined ten thousand dollars ($10,000 GYD) on each count, totaling thirty thousand dollars ($30,000 GYD). He was also warned to take appropriate measures to properly secure his animals.