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Two bandits turned a section of Mon Repos on the East Coast of Demerara into a semi war zone, when they fired off several rounds as they made good their escape after robbing the Mangal and Sons General Store.The men escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash after inflicting a brutal beating on Rajendra Mangal,Mike Green Red Wings Jersey, the owner of the business, who eventually had to seek medical attention at the Georgetown Hospital last evening.The men, who were both carrying guns,Keith Yandle Rangers Jersey, struck around 19:40 hours attacking Mangal,Chris Kunitz Penguins Jersey, his wife Lynette and their son Avinash.A shaken Avinash Mangal told this newspaper that he and his mother were sitting in the store which is located on Melsha Road, when the two men entered.One of them with a handgun went straight to his mother and grabbed her,Conor Sheary Penguins Jersey, demanding money and jewellery,Alex Killorn Lightning Jersey, while the other who was carrying what appeared to be a rifle confronted his father with the same demand.According to the young man,Ron Greschner Rangers Jersey, his mother begged the bandit who was holding her not to kill anyone. But the other bandit was busy beating the business owner about his body.Two other family friends, who were in the gym at the back of the business,Dan Girardi Rangers Jersey, heard the commotion and managed to hide while the mayhem was taking place.Avinash said that one of the bandits hit him in his head and when he fell,Henri Richard Canadiens Jersey, he was grabbed by his shirt and held at gunpoint. He said that one of the bandits went into a drawer in the business place and grabbed all the cash which represented the entire day鈥檚 sales.The other bandit forced Rajendra Mangal into another section of the building where more cash was handed over. By this time neighbours heard the screams of Lynette Mangal and began converging on the scene.The bandits sensing that they were about to be confronted ran out of the business place discharging rounds to ward off the neighbours.Rajendra Mangal was subsequently taken to the hospital where he was treated and sent away.The police were summoned but up to late last night no one had been arrested.The family has been in business for 17 years and although they experienced several burglary attempts, this was the first time that they actually came face to face with bandits. 鈥淚鈥檓 really shaken and still in disbelief,Alexander Semin Canadiens Jersey,鈥� said Avinash Mangal. |
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