A post mortem examination yesterday revealed that Vishnu Persaud, 78, of Number Two Village, East Canje, Berbice, died as a result of cerebral hemorrhage and blunt trauma.

At about 10:00 h on Saturday the pensioner was found in his home with his hands and feet tied and a piece of cloth tied over his mouth.

He was taken to the New Amsterdam Hospital where he was admitted and died at about 12:00 h on Sunday.

The post mortem examination was performed by Dr. Vivakanand Brijmohan yesterday.