Thakurdeen Khatun, jeweler by profession, and his wife Ramttie ,a/k, Lila, both of Land of Plenty, who were severely beaten and robbed of all their jewelry estimated at some $8 million, and a quantity of cash are still agonizing over that ordeal, two nights ago.
Mr. Khatun is suffering from a swollen and badly bruised
eye and the loss of a front tooth.
This is the second attack by bandits on the Khatun family. And again the
villains helped themselves to cash and jewellery.
During the first robbery earlier this year the Khatun’s were relieved of a
million dollars worth in jewellery.
The most recent incident occurred around 20: 55 Saturday night. According to Mr.
Khatun, he was viewing the television with his two grandchildren, when suddenly
the TV was switched off. This was followed by the sound of the continuous
rushing of water from where his trestle is situated.
He said that this alerted him that something was amiss. But then again the
thought that someone might have forgot the pipe that is attached to the water
tank had been mistaken left on crossed his mind.
He said immediately he ventured downstairs to investigate, but did not notice
anyone, until he saw someone whom he thought he knew walking towards him.
The jeweler said when this man came close to him the man punched him in his
face. He said that his attacker was a stranger. He said that two other men then
shoved him to the ground. They had approached him from behind.
Mr. Khatun said that he was severely beaten with a pipe.
He said that one of the men also threatened to shoot him if he refused to remain
silent. During that ordeal Mr. Khatun said the bandits placed duct tape across
his mouth and nose and tied up both of his hands. They then ordered him inside
of the house to where the jewellery was. The still shaken Khatun said while
upstairs one of the bandits went straight to the front bedroom where his wife
was and started to man handle her before escaping with a bag containing the
jewellery.
Mrs. Khatun who also spoke with Kaieteur News said that she was struck several
times, some of the blows landing on her ear, head and mouth.
Mr. Khatun is however blaming this second robbery on his inability to access
electricity. According to him the area where he lives has been without
electricity for the last 10 years.
His wife said that she was able to identify one of the voices during the attack.
She said that she was also able to identify the man from his stature.
The police who were prompt in responding have arrested two persons in the Suddie
area. Investigations are continuing.
The Khatuns have been operating in that same profession for the last 13, years
and said the recent ordeal lasted over 20 minutes. They told this newspaper that
there are uncertain how they will restart their business.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
