A screengrab of the viral video showing St Joseph MP Terrence Deyalsingh speaking on his cellphone after the robbery
MINISTER of Health and MP for St Joseph Terrence Deyalsingh was robbed at gunpoint while in his constituency on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 5 pm outside Nyahbinghi’s bar.
According to reports, two armed men approached Deyalsingh and stole his bera, a traditional Indian gold bracelet, before fleeing the scene in a car.
A video circulating on social media captures the aftermath, showing the MP speaking on the phone with a person he referred to as “minister.”
In the call, Deyalsingh expressed his concern about the rising crime situation in the country, stating, “I am just letting you know where crime has reached. The police is here, you don’t have to get involved, I am just letting you know.”
The video also shows police officers leaving the scene.