[Evening News]: "They Passed and Put Acid on Me"

Summary for Friday, January 30, 2026:

• A video has gone viral on social media, showing a police intervention in Goodlands. A man is on the ground receiving several blows from a baton. The incident reportedly occurred during the re-arrest of a suspect in an acid attack case.

• At midnight, the points-based driving license system will come into effect. Thirty-three offenses will incur penalties. Each infraction will deduct points in addition to fines. Minister Osman Mahomed expresses confidence in the effectiveness of this measure to change behaviors.

• 2.4 kilograms of synthetic drugs were seized in Quatre-Bornes, estimated to be worth 32 million rupees. A 28-year-old suspect from Curepipe has been arrested.

• The call for proposals on electoral reform ends today. Several parties and extra-parliamentary groups have participated. The Reform Party proposes a system that combines First Past the Post with proportional representation.

• "Education is the most important investment," states Minister Kaviraj Sukon during his visit to the Career & Learning Lounge 2026, organized by Defi Media Group. The fair takes place today and tomorrow at the Caudan Arts Centre in Port Louis. Entry is free and is aimed at students, young professionals, and parents.