Beau Bassin Mauritius

Prisons van fleet reinforced

A dozen new vehicles have been added to the fleet of the Department of Prisons since December, 2010 at a cost of about Rs 13 million. A symbolic key handing over ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday at the compound of the Central Prison in Beau Bassin.

14 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily

Suspect dies in custody

Jean Pierre Laurent, 35, was found dead in his cell at the Beau Bassin prison on January 29.

31 Jan 2011, The Independent Daily