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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>From January to October 10 of this year, Mauritian authorities recorded 24 murders and 24 attempted murders. Additionally, one case of grievous bodily harm resulting in death\u2014without intent to kill\u2014was documented, bringing the total number of fatal assault cases to 25 during this period.<\/p>\n

During a parliamentary session on Friday, October 10, Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam responded to a Private Notice Question raised by the Leader of the Opposition. He highlighted the remarkable effectiveness of law enforcement agencies, particularly in solving serious crimes. According to the Prime Minister, 24 out of the 25 fatal assault cases\u2014including murders and the single case of unintentional homicide\u2014have already been resolved, yielding an impressive clearance rate of 96%.<\/p>\n

Beyond fatal incidents, the statistics reveal a broader picture of violent crime. Over the same timeframe, authorities logged 4,247 cases of simple assault and 112 instances of premeditated assault. Notably, police officers were targeted in 95 separate attacks, underscoring the risks faced by law enforcement personnel in the line of duty.<\/p>\n

In total, 1,185 arrests have been made in connection with these offenses. Among those apprehended were 108 known repeat offenders and 100 individuals who were on conditional release at the time of their arrest\u2014highlighting concerns about recidivism and the monitoring of individuals under judicial supervision.<\/p>\n

In a pointed comparison, Prime Minister Ramgoolam contrasted the current administration\u2019s record with that of the previous government (2015\u20132024), noting that six serious assault cases from that era remain unsolved\u2014including the high-profile murder of former MSM activist Soopramanien Kistnen. In a significant announcement, he revealed that the investigation into Kistnen\u2019s murder will be officially reopened next month, reaffirming the government\u2019s commitment to justice and transparency in one of the country\u2019s most scrutinized criminal cases.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Mauritius. From January to October 10 of this year, Mauritian authorities recorded 24 murders and 24 attempted murders. Additionally, one case of grievous bodily harm resulting in death\u2014without intent to kill\u2014was documented, bringing the total number of fatal assault cases to 25 during this period. During a parliamentary session on Friday, October 10, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":60749,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,12],"tags":[241],"class_list":["post-60750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-policy","tag-mauritius"],"yoast_head":"\nPM Ramgoolam Reopens Kistnen Murder Investigation - Mauritius<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From January to October 10 of this year, Mauritian authorities recorded 24 murders and 24 attempted murders. 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