POLICE in Berbice are investigating an incident at No. 19 Village (Reserve), Corentyne, after a woman reported that her home was ransacked and valuables stolen following threats linked to political tensions.

The victim, 54-year-old Helen Kashi, a self-employed resident of the community, told investigators that the ordeal began on the evening of September 2, 2025, while she was visiting her mother’s residence.

Around 19:00 hours, she was allegedly confronted by 28-year-old Rameshwar Ramdat, also known as ‘Kevin,’ who was in the company of several others.
Kashi recounted that the group, dressed in a political party’s colours and engaged in post-election celebrations, hurled verbal abuse at her for supporting the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party. During the confrontation, Ramdat allegedly threatened to set her home on fire.

Fearing for her safety, Kashi said she spent the night at her mother’s residence. However, when she returned to her home at about 07:00 hours the following morning, she discovered that the house had been broken into and ransacked.

Personal items were thrown outside, while a gold chain valued at $22,000 and $23,000 in cash were missing. She also observed scorch marks on a makeshift table attached to the eastern wall of the building, suggesting an attempt to burn the structure.

The matter was immediately reported, and police ranks subsequently arrested the suspect, who is currently in custody assisting with investigations. According to police, once the probe is complete, the case file will be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice.

Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the incident will be treated as politically motivated but emphasised that all angles are being explored.