Minister Vindhya Persaud, early this morning visited the family of seven-year-old Adriel Mohamed in Zeelugt, Region Three, following the tragic home invasion that claimed the young boy’s life and left his great-grandmother hospitalised.
The Minister spent time with Adriel’s parents, grandparents, and other relatives, offering words of comfort and support as they grapple with the unimaginable loss of a child whose life was cut short far too soon.
Since news of the tragedy emerged, the Child Care and Protection Agency (CPA) has been on the ground providing immediate assistance to the family.
Accompanying the Minister during the visit was Director of the CPA, Levine Gouveia.Minister Persaud assured the family that they would not have to face this difficult journey alone.
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will continue to provide psychosocial support, counselling, and any additional assistance needed to help them through this painful period.
The Minister also met with residents of the community, many of whom expressed shock, grief, and concern following the incident.
She listened to their concerns and engaged with them directly and addressed many of their issues right on the ground.
