34 Police Officers Sacked in 2025 Following Major Disciplinary Crackdown Campaign

A sweeping disciplinary crackdown within the Mauritian Police force has resulted in the dismissal of 34 officers during 2025, Line Barracks confirmed this week. The mass removals follow a rigorous review of 35 suspended personnel, with all but one being permanently stripped of their duties.

The dismissals signal a hardening stance by the authorities against misconduct within the ranks of the disciplined forces.

Criminal Convictions Leading to Immediate Sackings

The primary driver behind these terminations remains the judicial process.

Under the strict regulations governing the force, any member found guilty of a criminal offence in a court of law faces immediate and near-automatic dismissal.

Officials stated that the measure is essential to preserving the institutional credibility of those tasked with upholding the law.

“A verdict of guilt almost systematically leads to a definitive dismissal,” a source at Line Barracks noted, emphasizing that the integrity of the force cannot be compromised.

Insubordination and ‘Ghosting’ the Force

Beyond criminal cases, the force has struggled with a rise in professional misconduct. Several officers were ousted for gross insubordination and “abandonment of post.”

Internal reports reveal that a number of personnel absented themselves from duty without prior authorisation. In more severe instances, officers flatly ignored direct commands from their hierarchy to return to work.

This refusal to comply, coupled with prolonged unexplained absences, was deemed “totally incompatible” with the demands of the profession.

A Year of High-Stakes Legal Battles

The 2025 calendar proved exceptionally turbulent for the police, with several high-ranking cadres appearing before the courts.

While 34 have already been dismissed, others remain in a precarious state as they await final sentencing for serious allegations, including:

• Alleged fraud and money laundering
• Abuse of power
• Personal gratification through official functions

While some final sanctions are still pending for these high-profile cases, the institution has reiterated a policy of “zero tolerance” toward corruption and professional misconduct.

Source: Le Mauricien