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Still in shock over his brutal murder, a relative of Amar Rooplal said she was first alerted through social media that a body with Amar tattooed on the fingers had been found in Ste Madeleine.
The tattoo, as well as an earring in the shape of an A, on the body, prompted her visit to the San Fernando Police Station on Tuesday evening where her worst fears were confirmed.
On Tuesday around 4.40 am security officers were on patrol along Cedar Hill Estate Road when they observed a body, which was later identified as Rooplal, on the ground with blood around him.
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