A HEATED argument between Chairman of Region Four Daniel Seeram and his father-in-law, businessman Shaheed Hamid at MovieTowne, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, on Sunday turned grim after Seeram reportedly cranked his firearm on Hamid.

According to the police, both persons are licensed firearm holders of 9MM pistols and their guns were seized as part of the investigation.

Reports indicate that Hamid, 50, of Ganges Street, Prashad Nagar, visited the Turkeyen Police Station that Sunday and made a report that alleged that his life had been threatened by his 31-year-old son-in-law, who reportedly cranked a gun on him during an exchange of words.

The incident reportedly occurred amongst family members and friends at the entertainment complex. The police disclosed that the altercation caught the attention of security personnel at the establishment who intervened and escorted the Regional Chairman out of the building.

However, on the same day, Seeram visited the Alberttown Police Station where he made a report that Hamid drew a black handgun from his pants waist during an exchange of words.

Police said that Hamid was asked to report to the Alberttown Police Station where both parties were questioned as to what had caused the altercation.

“Mr Seeram stated that he went to the establishment to speak to his wife about an ongoing issue between them and Mr Hamid intervened and they had an exchange of words and Hamid drew his firearm. They were arrested and told of the allegation and both parties denied the allegation,” a police report noted.

Police said that Shaheed Hamid and Daniel Seeram were placed on their own recognisance to return to the police station as the investigation continues.