Fisherman Videsh Singh, 28, of Lot 71 Albion Front, Corentyne, Berbice, was released from prison on Wednesday after being granted bail in the sum of $600,000 in connection with the fatal stabbing of fellow fisherman Franklyn "Frank" or "Franky" Sauers.

Singh appeared for the second time before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy at the Reliance Magistrate's Court, where his attorney-at-law, Vinay Punwa, reapplied for bail on his client's behalf. Magistrate Hardy granted the application, resulting in Singh's release from remand.

Singh is expected to return to court on October 6 for reporting and fixture, and the matter has since been transferred to the Albion Magistrate's Court.

He was initially remanded to prison when he first appeared before Magistrate Hardy on September 9, charged with manslaughter in connection with Sauers' death. It is alleged that on September 6, Singh unlawfully killed Sauers, 34, of Glasgow Housing Scheme, East Bank Berbice, and Belvedere, Corentyne.

According to preliminary facts presented by Police Prosecutor Corporal Meika Crawford during Singh's first appearance, the two fishermen were involved in an altercation at a bar. The court heard that Singh subsequently left and returned to his home, where he secured himself inside.

Sauers later allegedly went to Singh's residence, broke down the door and confronted him with what appeared to be a shiny object. Crawford told the court that Singh, who reportedly feared for his safety, attempted to defend himself and a knife was used during the confrontation.

During the September 9 hearing, Punwa applied for bail, pointing out that Singh had no previous charges. The attorney also highlighted Singh's actions immediately after the incident, telling the court that his client asked his wife to contact police and remained at the location until ranks arrived.

The prosecution objected to bail, citing the ongoing investigation. Crawford told the court that the post-mortem examination report had not yet been received and that investigators still had several people to interview, while raising concerns that Singh could interfere with potential witnesses if released. She further questioned whether Singh, who works as a fisherman, would return to court if granted bail.

Magistrate Hardy had deferred the bail decision until September 16, indicating that she wanted to be present in person before determining the application.