<B>Policeman and wife found dead </B>

Two bodies were found in a sugarcane field in Trou-d’Eau-Douce: that of Sailandrasing Ladai (25) and his wife, Prithee (21). The forensic scientist, Dr Mohungoo, believes that the deaths were “due to gunshot wounds in the head”. The police think that Sailandrasing shot his wife before committing suicide. But they still do not know why he took his gun home when he went off duty at Trou-d’Eau-Douce police station. The couple had said they were going out to dinner but the police believe this could have been an excuse to discuss their problems away from their relatives.

<B>Diabetes: prevention and education</B>

As the International Day for Diabetes was celebrated yesterday, the ministry of Health announced its intention of modernising methods of treatment of this disease. Prevention and education are the keywords in this new approach to diabetes. “Put your feet first” is the slogan chosen for the occasion and is aimed at reducing the number of amputations related to the illness. A new foot care protocol is being prepared by doctors concerned to offer more help to patients. The ministry is also thinking of implementing foot care clinics in each hospital. The HbAIC test will become routine. But the best way of preventing the disease remains a healthy lifestyle.

<B>When jealousy leads to crime</B>

A jealous ex-boyfriend confessed to the murder of the young man he considered to be a rival. Benjamin Veerasamy, 25 years, stabbed Vinayagum Moothoosawmy, 18 years, to death as he suspected his former girlfriend of having a love affair with the victim. He had told her several times that he could not stand that situation but, as she was turning a deaf ear, he decided to take action against the new boyfriend. It seems he had planned to commit the murder for quite a long time, as he knew the victim’s schedule. He was arrested by the Major Crime Investigation Team under the responsibility of Prem Raddhoa and confessed to the crime soon afterwards.

<B>Drug delivery leads to arrest</B>

Principal customs and excise officer Ramen was arrested while he was receiving a parcel containing 600 g of heroin. The value of such a cargo is about Rs 6 million. Sattivel Ramen was under suspension as the mastermind of the fraudulent import of Thai shoes when he was caught by the Anti-drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU). Sadasiven Veerasamy was also arrested while the customs officer was handing over the parcel to him.