Father charged with murdering six-year-old son, remanded to prison
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October 24, 2026
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(Kaieteur News) – On Friday, the very day six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran was laid to rest, his father, Bharrat Jaikarran, appeared in court charged with his murder and was remanded to prison.
Jaikarran, a cane harvester, appeared before Magistrate Shareefah Parks at the Weldaad Magistrate’s Court, where he was not required to plead to the indictable offence.
Police Sergeant Edwards, who led the prosecution, told the court that the file had been completed and legal advice sought. He disclosed that investigations involving another accused in the matter were ongoing and requested that the case be transferred to the Fort Wellington Magistrate’s Court.
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