Mauritius sergeant kept in detention over shooting
Sergeant Gautam Singh Taukoor faces charges of intimidation and involuntary wounds after a shooting incident on October 9.
Sergeant Gautam Singh Taukoor appeared in the Rose-Hill court on Monday, October 26, and was ordered to remain in provisional detention until his next court date on October 30. Police opposed his release as investigations continue into a shooting incident.
The officer, who was questioned by the Independent Police Complaints Commission on Friday, denied pointing his firearm at Rudy Soobrayen. He stated that the driver did not follow police instructions at the scene on October 9. Sergeant Taukoor is accused of firing a shot towards Élodie Thomas in Camp-Levieux.
Two provisional charges have been brought against him: 'Using Firearm to Intimidate' and 'Involuntary Wounds and Blows by Imprudence'. His next court appearance is scheduled for October 30.
Why it mattersSergeant Gautam Singh Taukoor remains in detention until October 30 following charges related to a shooting incident.