Mauritius police sergeant detained until October 30
Sergeant Gautam Singh Taukoor faces charges of using a firearm to intimidate and causing involuntary wounds.
Police Sergeant Gautam Singh Taukoor will remain in custody until October 30 after appearing before the Rose-Hill court on Monday, October 26. Police opposed his release, and he was returned to provisional detention.
The officer is accused of firing a shot towards Élodie Thomas in Camp-Levieux on October 9. He denies pointing his firearm at Rudy Soobrayen and claims the driver did not follow police instructions that day.
Two provisional charges have been brought against Taukoor: 'Using Firearm to Intimidate' and 'Involuntary Wounds and Blows by Imprudence'. He was questioned by the Independent Police Complaints Commission on Friday.
Why it mattersSergeant Gautam Singh Taukoor is detained until October 30 following charges related to a firearm incident.