OVER the past ten years the people of Alexander Village had no choice as people from other communities would invade their Diwali celebration in keeping with family traditions and disrupt the celebration.

They would consume alcohol and light squibs, destroying the properties of some residents and the Mandir. Some of these hooligans come from Nabaclis, Paradise and Dem Amstel smoking marijuana while others would sell alcoholic beverages in front of the Mandir. This is a regular act by the intruders over the past ten years.

The residents noted that they are dissatisfied with the response they received each time from the Guyana Police Force, who only turn up at the scene after the destruction was finished. The residents of Alexander Village should write letters outlining their concerns and distress, as the situation become unbearable, to the Commissioner of Police, President Jagdeo and the Minister of Home Affairs.

A great portion of the Mandir’s history has been erased by these destructive acts. The residents of Alexander Village wonder why this particular Mandir is a part of their orchestrated campaign of destruction and terror.

I hereby appeal to our Hindu brothers and sisters and thousands of peace loving Guyanese to harbour no thoughts of retaliation.

Leave it to our gallant security services who by and large are still offering service and protection.
MOHAMED KHAN