A livestock proprietor from Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara has been convicted on multiple animal welfare violations after admitting to charges of neglecting his cattle. The Guyana Police Force confirmed Saturday that 54-year-old Denesh Rohit entered guilty pleas for three distinct counts of permitting his bovines to stray unlawfully, contravening national road legislation.
The judicial proceedings unfolded at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court on February 13, 2026, where Magistrate Dylon Bess presided over the case. Court records indicate the offenses occurred across three residential zones: Prospect Young Professional Housing Scheme, Herstelling Housing Scheme, and Farm Housing Scheme along the East Bank Demerara corridor.
Following his admission of guilt, Rohit received financial penalties totaling GY$30,000—structured as GY$10,000 per individual count. Beyond monetary sanctions, the magistrate issued formal directives mandating the implementation of appropriate containment measures to prevent future incidents involving unrestrained livestock.
Authorities emphasized this judgment serves as both punitive action and preventive measure, highlighting the legal responsibilities of animal owners to maintain proper control over their herds. The case represents ongoing efforts to address public safety concerns and animal welfare standards in developing residential communities where human-animal conflicts occasionally emerge.