President Jagdeo, accompanied by Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon, met relatives at Sandy's Funeral Parlour in Georgetown where the body was laid for viewing before being taken to Helena Number One, Mahaica, for a military funeral.

Daniram leaves to mourn his father and sister. His mother died some years ago.

Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Ronald Gajraj was expected to attend the funeral at Mahaica.

Daniram, 24, was shot by one of three bandits in his abdomen.

Police said he was in a minibus which had stopped, at about 14:45 hrs (2:45 p.m.), to put off three men at Middle Street, Buxton.

One of the three, who was in the front seat of the bus, pulled out a gun and robbed the driver of his gold chain and gold rings, Police said in a press release. At the same time, the door of the bus was opened for the two who were in the back with other passengers, to leave the vehicle, Police reported.

One of the two snatched Daniram's gold chain as he stood outside the bus for them to disembark.

"A scuffle ensued and the other man shot Constable Daniram in the abdomen after which the three men immediately fled into Buxton", the release said.

The wounded Policeman managed to re-enter the bus and was rushed to hospital where he died shortly after, Police said.

Friday, April 18, 2003