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Nov 06, 2012 News
Hardat Kumar who is charged along with four other persons for the July 2011 robbery which took place at the Bel Air Gardens residence of businessman Malcolm Panday was yesterday refused bail by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine –Beharry.
This time, Kumar is being accused of attempting to obstruct the course of justice in that he threatened to harm the relatives of his former accomplice turned prosecution star witness, Rabindranauth Seemangal.
Prosecutor Glenn Hanoman submitted to the court that the issue is a serious one given that Kumar had threatened to kill the sister and family of the prosecution’s chief witness.
According to Hanoman the file was sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) who found that there was enough evidence against Kumar to have him charged and brought before the court. As such Hanoman said that due to the nature of the offence of which Kumar is accused the court should consider refusing bail or withdrawing the bail on which Kumar was placed for the robbery case.
However, defence counsel Omeyana Hamilton told the court that her client denies the allegations which are mere assertions at this time. The lawyer said that her client has been attending his trial and has no reason to become a flight risk or sabotage his case at this point.
But Hanoman insisted that “there is evidence” that Kumar has been involved in activities to thwart the prosecution’s witness from testifying. He also noted that representatives from both telephone companies are prepared to give evidence when the trial continues on November 15.
Kumar will remain in police custody overnight. His case is expected to be recalled today for further decisions to be made.
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