Police diary seized in Singh murder probe, no suspects held after two weeks
A police constable who witnessed the killing of attorney Taradath Singh has filed a station diary report now seized by homicide investigators. No suspects are in custody two weeks after the October 27 murder.
Station diary entry becomes key evidence in Charlieville attorney's killing
A police constable who was parked near the Power House Gym in Charlieville when attorney Taradath Singh was shot dead on October 27 may hold critical information about the gunman, trinidadexpress.com reports, two weeks after the killing.
Sources close to the investigation told the Sunday Express that the constable had stopped on John Peter Road, Extension Charlieville, after experiencing mechanical problems with his Toyota Hilux. He observed Singh, 53, walking along Caroni Savannah Road, before the situation turned violent.
The entry recorded in the Chaguanas Police Station diary states: "Previously, Mr Singh casually greeted him (PC name called) and then walked away. Suddenly, (PC name called) observed Taradath Singh running onto the street, to which he was parked, being pursued by a man, medium-built, ethnicity unknown, clad in… a black object resembling that of a firearm, and (PC name called) heard the voice of Taradath Singh and simultaneously heard several loud explosions… (PC name called) being unarmed and in fear for his safety, quickly drove off."
The constable subsequently contacted emergency services and informed his shift supervisor of the killing. Homicide sources confirmed the station diary containing that report has since been seized as part of the murder investigation.
The constable was among several individuals questioned during the early stages of the probe. Senior homicide investigators confirmed up to last Friday that no suspects are currently in custody for the murder of Singh, of Penn Trace, Enterprise.
Singh was gunned down moments after leaving the gym at the corner of Caroni Savannah Road and ASJA Avenue. Investigators believe it was a carefully planned attack. His killing sent shockwaves through both the legal fraternity and the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, where Singh had previously served as a police officer before entering private practice as an attorney. He had also previously survived an attempt on his life.
Investigators are examining information gathered from multiple witnesses as they work to identify the gunman and determine who ordered the killing. Sources said they are "meticulously" weighing all information provided and are not yet prepared to make any specific pronouncement on a suspect.
Senior police sources believe the shooter may be part of a two-man team suspected of carrying out contract killings across Trinidad and Tobago. Intelligence being examined by investigators suggests the pair may also be linked to the murder of Kavita Deosaran, 55, owner of SOHO Beauty Haven spa in Couva, who was shot dead alongside customer Cheryl Dixon, 64, in a separate attack reported on the morning of October 28. No one has been charged in connection with that killing either.
Investigators noted similarities between the two cases: in both attacks, masked assailants were said to be dressed in coveralls. While police have not publicly confirmed a link, multiple senior sources said detectives are actively pursuing intelligence to determine whether both killings were carried out by the same individuals or by a wider criminal network operating for hire.
Source: Google News TT — Crime