ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Opposition Chief Dr Keith Mitchell has written to the Commissioner of Police requesting that an investigation be performed right into a declare made on the social media platform alleging a plot to homicide somebody.
“I’m writing to formally request an investigation right into a regarding publish made on Fb on or about November 21, 2024, below the profile title of Kennedy Budhlall. This publish alleges {that a} “Dr. Mitchell” is engaged in a plot to homicide in collaboration with Mr. Budhlall,” Mitchell wrote in his December 6 letter to Police Commissioner Don McKenzie.
“The content material of the publish seems to reference me, as I’ve been vocal about points associated to homicide within the political context and particularly talked about “harmless Belmar” throughout a dialogue at a political assembly across the identical timeframe,” he added.
Mitchell, a former prime minister and nationwide safety minister, stated he has obtained quite a few calls and feedback from involved people who additionally consider that the reference pertains to him.
“Given the gravity of the allegation that entails a possible homicide plot, it’s crucial that this matter be addressed promptly. The implications of such accusations will be damaging not solely to my status but additionally to public security.”
“I kindly request that your workplace examine this allegation to make clear the identification of these concerned and the character of their claims. Any findings can be significantly appreciated, as they may assist dispel misinformation and guarantee no threats to people come up from this case,” Mitchell wrote within the letter.
Final Friday, Mitchell, in a printed interview, stated that he thinks it unusual that such a declare was made publicly and the Police have finished nothing.
“Somebody has claimed that they have been in on some plot to kill somebody, and the police haven’t moved, so we wrote them,” he stated.
Days after the publish was printed, well-known political activist Kennedy Budhlall was scheduled to seem on a social media speak present to debate the problem, in line with the promotional flyer, however he didn’t seem on the present.
