Investigations underway after allegation of assault of 20-year-old remand prisoner

By Vijay Narayan

Friday 19/07/2019

The Fiji Corrections Service is continuing it’s internal investigation into an allegation of an assault on a 20 year old remand prisoner at the Suva Remand Centre last week.

The remand prisoner’s father, Atunaisa Mocelutu is claiming that his son was allegedly assaulted by some Corrections Officers after he was found with a contraband item.

Commissioner Francis Kean says they have recieved the complaint and invited the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission to visit the Suva Remand Centre, which they did on Thursday.

The internal investigations continue.

FEATURE NEWS

Bullet casing discovered on Sydney to Nadi flight

Police are currently conducting their investigation after an empty bullet shell casing was found on a Fiji Airways flight that arrived in Nadi from Sy...

3 hours ago

Youth Parliament to be held this year to build leaders - Kiran

Youth Parliament will be held this year which aims to build confidence of upcoming leaders, especially women. Minister for Women, Sashi Kiran ...

12 minutes ago

Man charged for allegedly raping 13-yr-old daughter, another charged for allegedly raping 10 and 11-yr-old nieces

A 38-year-old man was charged with allegedly raping his 13-year-old daughter while in another incident, a 35-year-old man was charged with allegedly ...

19 minutes ago

Calls made for the return of the Senate during electoral laws consultation

Calls to bring back the Senate are being made by most of the participants during the consultation on the three electoral laws hosted by the Fiji Law ...

1 hour ago

Radrodro calls on parents, communities, the Vanua and the church to raise awareness on bullying

With bullying becoming a significant concern in every school around the country, the Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro is calling on parents, ...

1 hour ago

Nationwide consultation next in Education Act review – Radrodro

We are committed to building an education system that is modern, inclusive, and effective for all Fijians. Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro ...

2 hours ago

More News

fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan

Investigations underway after allegation of assault of 20-year-old remand prisoner

Investigations underway after allegation of assault of 20-year-old remand prisoner

Bullet casing discovered on Sydney to Nadi flight

Youth Parliament to be held this year to build leaders - Kiran

Man charged for allegedly raping 13-yr-old daughter, another charged for allegedly raping 10 and 11-yr-old nieces

Calls made for the return of the Senate during electoral laws consultation

Radrodro calls on parents, communities, the Vanua and the church to raise awareness on bullying

Nationwide consultation next in Education Act review – Radrodro

Top Interventional Cardiologist Dr Kapadia on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan

Supervisor of Elections on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach, Glen Jackson on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan