Slain cop laid to rest with military funeral and Hindu rites

Officer Krishna Banahar was honoured with a heartfelt farewell today, and laid to rest with a military funeral and Hindu rites at his family home in Silver Stream Trace, Fyzabad. Hundreds gathered, including Minister of National Security Fitzgerald Hinds and Police Commissioner Erla Harewood-Christopher, to pay their respects. The scene was one of deep emotion as Banahar’s parents, overwhelmed with grief, wept together with family members. In a poignant moment, Banahar’s mother, Arrilla, had to be consoled as her son’s body was taken from their home for his final rites at the Shore of Peace, Mosquito Creek, South Oropouche. [Video by Kristian De Silva]