The party is also disputing the Police report that Blair's death resulted from the Police acting in self-defence.

But according to the Government Information Agency (GINA) the Police report indicates that several ranks of the Target Special Squad (TSS) went to Mr. Blair's home to question him in connection with the spate of recent crimes on the East Coast and East Bank Demerara.

The Police claim that Blair's fingerprints were found on a vehicle which was hijacked by the gang of five prisoners who escaped from the Camp Street, Georgetown Prison on February 23 last, GINA said in a statement.

However, Blair refused to open his door even though the ranks identified themselves. GINA said when the ranks eventually gained entrance to the home, a confrontation occurred in which Blair was killed by what Police claim was self-defence on their part.

The PNC/R, however, is claiming that Blair was deliberately killed by the Police.

A delegation from the party met Home Affairs Minister, Mr. Ronald Gajraj last Monday.

During the meeting the PNC/R demanded that the Government set up a Commission of Inquiry to investigate Blair's death.

The party is also demanding that the members of the TSS be charged with murder and tried in court.

However, the Government has pointed out that by demanding that the Police ranks be charged, the PNC/R is prejudging the issue and is already pronouncing on the Policemen as being guilty.

A commission of inquiry, it was pointed out, must operate within specific terms of reference and it will be expected to collect all available evidence and information relevant to the incident.

It is only when a verdict, based on all the available information, is delivered that the next course of action can be determined, GINA pointed out.

To call for charges to be brought against the Policemen at this time and at the same time ask for a Commission of Inquiry is to introduce prejudice into the issue, and this will not serve the interest of justice in the present situation.

There must be no bias in the work of this or any Commission of Inquiry, GINA added.