FOLLOWING the death of fisherman, Asif Rahim, of Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara, after he was hospitalised nursing multiple injuries he claimed he received while in police custody at Leonora Police Station, the divisional commander and a team visited the man’s widow and children on Friday.

Divisional Commander Senior Superintendent, Ian Amsterdam, accompanied by Pastor Winston Assannah and Pastor Deryck Anderson of the Cops and Faith Community Network and other ranks of the division, visited the home of Asif Rahim, where they met with his reputed wife, Sursattie Chandrapaul, children, and other relatives.

Amsterdam sympathised with the family while expressing concern over the allegations surrounding Asif Rahim’s demise and assured the family and relatives that every effort will be made to ensure that the investigations are completed as early as practicable, while the religious leaders offered words of comfort to them.

Rahim died on November 27, 2014, amidst allegations that he was assaulted by the police while in custody over the last weekend.

The matter is being investigated by the Police Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR).

Rahim, 38, a father of four, was arrested on 22:00hrs on November 22, 2014 following a report filed.

A post-mortem will be conducted on Monday.