(Kaieteur News) – The family of 16-year-old Altaf King says its search for answers has been dealt another painful setback after they were allegedly prevented from witnessing the post-mortem examination on the teenager’s body.

The autopsy was performed on Monday by Government Pathologist Dr. Vivekanand Bridgemohan at the old Skeldon Hospital, four days after the Corentyne teen died during a police pursuit that has sparked widespread public outrage.

Speaking with Kaieteur News, Altaf’s stepfather, Rakesh Sahadew, said he, the teen’s biological father, Andra King, and his uncle, Vasdeo Megnauth, attended the hospital expecting to observe the procedure.