Minister within the Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security Bibi Shaddick and Information Liaison to the President Robert Persaud and little Keisha Persaud still in her cast.

The two officials met Sonia Persaud at the Office of the President, where they expressed the government’s concern over the incident, which resulted in the toddler’s left hand being fractured.

At the meeting Mr. Persaud noted that the President was very disturbed about the incident, especially the injuries little Keisha sustained, and said that in light of all the robberies and pick pocketing that have been occurring in the Stabroek area, his government would intensify its fight against crime.

Sonia and her daughter Keisha were robbed and beaten by three men in the Stabroek area on June 17 as she was on her way to her Essequibo home.

The woman came to the city to collect her husband’s paycheck at Preetipaul Singh Investment Company.

She was robbed of the $20,000 that was in her handbag and her baby sustained a fractured left arm and other body injuries when the robbers took off with five gold rings, 2 pairs of gold bands and one pair of gold bangle that the toddler was wearing.

The government officials condemned this sad episode and urged that the law enforcement agencies take additional steps to further improve security for citizens.

Meanwhile, Sonia and little Keisha are at home recovering from the traumatic experience.
--- Renu Raghubir