TWO Corentyne men were, on Wednesday, placed before the court, having been charged with animal cruelty, after they were accused of fatally harming a dog.

Khemraj Ramdass 71, a pensioner of Lot 6 Number 63 Village, Corentyne, Berbice and Farad Jarawan, 25, a carpenter of Lot 201 Number 64 Village, Corentyne Berbice appeared at the Number 51 Magistrate’s Court where they were charged with animal cruelty committed on an animal belonging to Gomatie Kooardeo, on October, 11, 2024, at Number 63 Village Corentyne, Berbice.

They appeared before Magistrate Tuana Hardy where the charge was read to them. They both pleaded not guilty and bail was granted in the sum of $120,000 each.

They will return to court on October 23, for report.