Mauritius police arrest second murder suspect
Ridwaan Bauluck, 34, detained in connection with the killing of Selven Iyempermal on October 27.
The Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) arrested Ridwaan Bauluck, 34, on Thursday, November 5, as a second suspect in the murder of Selven Iyempermal. The victim was attacked by masked men with sabres and sticks in La Caverne, Vacoas, on the evening of Tuesday, October 27, and died from his injuries the next day. Police are investigating the motive as a possible settling of scores, with the victim suspected of involvement in drug trafficking in the area.
Bauluck, a father of one, denied involvement during questioning by the MCIT, stating he was at home with family. Investigators are verifying his alibi, and a relative is expected to be interviewed. He was placed under arrest and spent the night in a cell before appearing in court on Friday, November 6, for a provisional charge.
This arrest follows the apprehension of a first suspect, Imtiyaz Chady, 35, who has been in detention since October 30. The MCIT had previously conducted a police raid at the detoxification center in Vacoas as part of the ongoing investigation into Iyempermal's death.
Why it mattersTwo men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Selven Iyempermal, who was allegedly involved in drug trafficking.