See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating the discovery of human remains following a fire which destroyed two houses at Bee Hive Village, East Coast Demerara, between 23:50hrs on Wednesday March 11, 2026 and 01:00hrs on Thursday March 12, 2026.
The fire destroyed the home of Davanand Sawh called “Cheow,” 62, unemployed, of Bee Hive Village, East Coast Demerara as well as the home of Vidishwar Ramkissoon, 64, a farmer also of Bee Hive Village, East Coast Demerara.
Police ranks visited the scene where both buildings were observed destroyed by fire. The Guyana Fire Service also responded and extinguished the blaze.
After the fire was extinguished, searches were conducted among the debris and what appeared to be human remains, suspected to be those of Davanand Sawh, were discovered at the premises.
The remains were escorted to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home where they are awaiting a post-mortem examination.
No other persons were reported injured during the incident.
Investigations are ongoing.
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