CONTRACTOR Viddiadat Jaisari, 59, of Lot 54 Old Road, Nismes, West Bank Demerara, ended his life on Monday night by shooting himself in the head with his licensed .32 pistol while seated in his parked vehicle on the Pouderoyen Public Road, West Bank Demerara.

Police Commander of ‘D’ Division, Ian Amsterdam, told this publication that the incident occurred around 23:00hrs and according to their investigations, financial/domestic problems contributed to the suicide.

The man lived alone and his apartment was locked yesterday. Neighbours said he was hardly ever at home and he had never spoken much, except the exchange of normal pleasantries such as “Good Morning.”

Jaisari’s wife resides at Diamond, East Bank Demerara, and it was reported that the couple had a ‘row’ prior to him taking his life. Additionally, the man was reportedly seen drinking at two bars before the incident.

The proprietor of one of the two bars said he was at his place of business (New Edition Bar) and saw Jaisari drinking a few beers with another man, but he left to go to the city and upon his return learnt of the incident.

He reported that Jaisari usually frequents his place and was shocked at the way he ended his life, since he seemed to be a “like-minded” individual.

Reports said the man was also at the bar next door where he had consumed liquor before going to the other bar which is located at Lot 26 Public Road, Pouderoyen. It was there that he entered his vehicle , took out his pistol and pulled the trigger.

(By Michel Outridge)