Child Tied and Beaten on Mauritius Beach: Authorities Act
A video showing a minor being bound and beaten on a southern Mauritius beach has triggered an official child protection response involving police and social services.
A disturbing video circulating on social media has shown a child being tied up and violently beaten on a beach in the south of Mauritius, with other minors present and watching. The footage has prompted an urgent response from multiple government bodies.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare confirmed it became aware of the video and immediately activated an intervention protocol. A team from the Family Support Service based in Souillac, a town on the southern coast of Mauritius, was deployed in coordination with the police to locate the victim and the other children who were present during the incident.
The Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation was also contacted and asked to arrange for the video to be removed from social media platforms.
In an official statement, the Gender Ministry urged the public not to share or redistribute the footage. It is also asking anyone with information that could help identify the children involved to come forward by contacting the nearest police station or by calling the Child Helpline on 113.
The ministry cited section 14(1) of the Children's Act 2020, which explicitly prohibits corporal punishment and any degrading or humiliating treatment of children in Mauritius. The act applies broadly, covering treatment by parents, caregivers, and other individuals. The ministry condemned all forms of violence against children in strong terms.
Any children who are identified will be placed under protection and provided with professional support and follow-up care, the ministry added.
What this means: This case highlights the legal framework Mauritius has in place to protect children from abuse. Under the Children's Act 2020, corporal punishment is banned across all settings. When a situation like this comes to light, the Family Support Service, which operates regionally across the island, works alongside police to carry out immediate welfare checks and safeguarding measures. Members of the public play a key role too: sharing violent content involving minors online can amount to a legal offence, and authorities are actively discouraging circulation of the video. If you have any information, call the Child Helpline on 113, which operates around the clock.
Source: ION News
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I have information about the children in the Mauritius beach beating video?−
You should contact the nearest police station or call the Child Helpline on 113, which operates 24 hours a day in Mauritius. Authorities are urging anyone with identifying information to come forward and are also asking the public not to share the video on social media.
Is corporal punishment illegal in Mauritius?−
Yes. Under section 14(1) of the Children's Act 2020, corporal punishment and any humiliating or degrading treatment of children is prohibited in Mauritius. This law covers a wide range of settings and applies to parents, caregivers and other individuals.
What is the Family Support Service in Mauritius?−
The Family Support Service is a network of social welfare units operating under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare. The unit based in Souillac covers the southern region of Mauritius and provides intervention, counselling and protection services for vulnerable families and children.
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