Father and Son Killed in Police Operation in Cunupia

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A father and son were fatally shot in a police operation at the Community Bible Church in Cunupia, early Thursday morning, October 2nd, 2025. The deceased have been identified as Avindra Daniel Bharath, 28, and his father Alvin Daniel, 52. The police operation began shortly after 5 a.m. when officers moved in on the church compound, where the Daniels were residing in an apartment upstairs. According to police reports, officers came under heavy gunfire from inside the building, which led them to return fire. Both men were struck and later pronounced dead after being transported to the Chaguanas Health Facility. During the operation, investigators seized three firearms. Two other relatives, a man and a woman who were also present in the apartment at the time, were detained by police for questioning. The shooting incident occurred in the downstairs portion of the church building, which the family had been occupying. Police have stated that the younger Daniel, Avindra, was a suspect in a series of extortion cases in Central Trinidad. This incident has further intensified the national focus on armed confrontations between law enforcement and suspected criminals, with investigations into the incident ongoing.

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