The investigation into the death of Soopramanien Kistnen, a MSM agent whose charred body was found in a sugar cane field in Telfair on October 18, 2020, has taken a significant turn. Two mobile phones, which could provide crucial evidence, have been found, one of which was discovered at the police station. The phones are currently being analyzed by British experts who were brought in to re-examine the case.
The first phone was found under Kistnen's burnt body and was initially thought to be unrecoverable due to damage. However, after being sent to London, it is now being analyzed by experts. The second phone, which was found at the police station, was initially recorded as a phone case. Its discovery was made six years after Kistnen's death.
In addition to the phones, another important piece of evidence was discovered last month, which had been overlooked during the initial investigation. This evidence is currently being analyzed to extract information that could aid in the investigation. The judicial inquiry into Kistnen's death concluded that it was more likely a homicide than a suicide, a finding supported by British experts.
The British experts from Scotland Yard have received 78,000 pounds, approximately Rs 4.9 million, for their services. The government had recruited these experts to assist in the investigation. The Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam, emphasized the importance of their contribution, stating that without them, crucial evidence may not have been uncovered.
The investigation also revealed that mass surveillance was allegedly carried out under the previous regime. Journalists who investigated Kistnen's death, lawyers, and family members were reportedly targeted. The surveillance aimed to gather information on the investigations, evidence collected, and sources used by journalists.
A total of 17 depositions were collected from 12 individuals, but no arrests have been made so far. The Prime Minister cited difficulties in the investigation, including destroyed or unavailable evidence. A massive suppression of computer data was also discovered, which began at 3 am on November 10, the day of the elections.
Approximately 98% of the data on the disks was deleted. British experts are currently attempting to recover fragments of data, despite the destruction of the operating system and computer architecture. The Prime Minister stated that investigations must be completed before any disciplinary actions can be taken.
Key points
- Two mobile phones found, one at police station, may hold key evidence in Soopramanien Kistnen's death
- Mass surveillance allegedly carried out under previous regime, targeting journalists and lawyers
- Massive data suppression discovered, with 98% of data deleted on November 10
