Mohamed Says Police Fired Seven Shots at His Vehicle, Gun Allegedly Planted

Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has raised serious questions about police conduct after alleging that officers fired at least seven shots at the vehicle in which he was travelling before a firearm was found during a subsequent search under circumstances he and his lawyer have challenged.

The incident unfolded in the wee hours of Tuesday, October 13, and was being recorded. Video footage shared by Mohamed appears to show marks on the exterior of the vehicle consistent with possible bullet impacts. Other recordings capture police officers accompanied by dogs searching the vehicles and Mohamed being taken into custody at the Kitty Police Station.

Mohamed identified Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, head of the Special Branch, as being involved in the alleged shooting, which he described as an attempt on his life.