An investigation has been launched into the death of a 65-year-old retiree whose burnt body was found after his house was destroyed by fire yesterday.
A report stated that residents living along Papourie Road, Barrackpore noticed the fire at Satram Baboolal’s house around 3 am and contacted the fire services. Officers from the Southern Division Headquarters, Mon Repos responded and extinguished the fire.
When firefighters entered the house, they found Baboolal’s body in the front bedroom.
Cpl Narine and officers from the Barrackpore Police Station went to the scene and interviewed residents.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined as the Fire Prevention Unit is still investigating.
Baboolal’s body is expected to be taken to the Forensic Science Centre for an autopsy.
Neighbours told the T&T Guardian yesterday that Baboolal, who retired from Petrotrin a few years ago was born and raised in that house.
They said he lived alone and slept in the room where he was found. They said a loud explosion woke them and by the time they looked out, the fire had already consumed the concrete and wooden house.