Detectives in Region Three are probing the death of 68-year-old Chatterpaul Budhiprasad, called ‘Quarry’. The incident occurred between Wednesday about 20:00hrs and 06:00hrs, on Thursday at Wales, West Bank Demerara.
The 68-year-old man, a vagrant, with no fixed place of abode was seen lying on a stand in the area with burn marks by a passerby.
Police ranks who responded found the now deceased sitting motionless on a mattress with what appeared to be burn marks on the left side of his body.
Further examination by crime scene ranks revealed burn marks on the left side buttocks, left hand, and left leg. It was also observed that a burnt-out makeshift coil was seen on the burnt mattress.
Reports are that the man usually smokes and would be seen lighting various items at the abandoned stand, where he normally sleeps.
The man was last seen alive on Wednesday about 20:00hrs by his nephew who took food for him and left shortly. The man reportedly complained about not feeling well on the left side of his body.
Persons in the area were questioned but no useful information was received.
The body is presently at the Ezekiel Funeral Home awaiting a post-mortem examination.
Investigations are ongoing.
