Son Sentenced to 19 Years for Killing Former Police Superintendent Father

A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for the 2014 killing of his father, a former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), following more than a decade of legal proceedings.

Dronah Satyam Fullee, also known as Raja, was sentenced by Judge Iqbal Maghooa at the Assize Court on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.

Fullee pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of 67-year-old Dekha Fullee.

A Decade of Trauma

The court heard harrowing testimony regarding the events of the night between 10 and 11 October 2014 at an apartment in Cyber Village, Ebène.

Fullee, defended by Mr Rama Valayden, claimed the killing was the culmination of years of systemic abuse and death threats.

The defendant testified to a childhood marred by frequent physical assaults and verbal degradation at the hands of his father.

This environment reportedly led Fullee into deep depression and suicidal tendencies, requiring regular psychological support.

He further alleged that his mother had been forced to flee to Australia to escape domestic violence.

The Fatal Confrontation

On the night of the incident, Fullee claimed his father had once again threatened his life with a knife.

Fearing for his safety, the defendant managed to seize the weapon. As the former ASP emerged from the bathroom, Fullee stabbed him multiple times.

An autopsy later confirmed that the victim died from shock caused by multiple stab wounds to the neck and chest.

Following the attack, the defendant:

• Fled to his grandmother’s house to spend the night.
• Returned the following day to inform his uncle of the death.
• Surrendered to authorities to face the consequences of his actions.

The Judgment

In delivering the 19-year sentence, Judge Maghooa noted that he had considered the defendant’s guilty plea and the traumatic personal circumstances of the case.

However, the judge balanced these factors against the gravity of the crime—noting the victim was the defendant’s own father—and Fullee’s previous conviction for assault.

The prosecution was led by Ms Princilla Veerabudren, Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions.

Under current court rulings, the total cost of the proceedings was not specified, though all financial matters regarding legal fees in such cases are typically settled in Mauritian rupees.

Source: Defi Media