NICKLOUS Singh, 26, of Abram Zuil, Region Two, was, on Monday, remanded to prison on a causing death charge when he appeared before Magistrate Ester Sam at the Charity Magistrate Court on Monday. Singh was wanted by police for eight years for causing the death of Richmond Courts Branch Manager, Chandanie Das.

He was arrested by police during an intelligence-led operation conducted last Friday. Singh, who was unrepresented in court, was not required to plead to the indictable charge.

The court heard that, on August 12, 2014, around 22:30 hrs, he drove in a dangerous manner on the Annandale Public Road, causing the death of Das. Singh was unlicensed at the time when his vehicle collided with Das’ motor car.

Before the charge was laid against the accused, a file was prepared on the matter and sent to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution which advised an inquest be conducted into the matter. The inquest was held where 10 witnesses testified and the jurors found that Singh was criminally responsible for causing the death of Das. The matter was called by then Magistrate, Sunil Scarce, on November 19, 2015 and was adjourned several times. The accused, at the time, had reportedly fled the jurisdiction.