Curfew Extended: Saint-Pierre and Quartier-Militaire Added to the List of Affected Areas

15 hours ago - October 14, 2026

Two additional areas, Saint-Pierre and Quartier-Militaire, have been added to the list of locations covered by the curfew. The decision is outlined in the Curfew (No. 2) Order 2026, published in the Government Gazette on Wednesday, 14 October.

Under the new regulations, issued by the Commissioner of Police with the Minister's approval, the curfew will remain in effect from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the nights of Wednesday, 14 October, to Thursday, 15 October, and Thursday, 15 October, to Friday, 16 October.

Curfew Now Covers 17 Areas

A total of 17 areas are now affected by the measure. In addition to Saint-Pierre and Quartier-Militaire, the list includes Port Louis, Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill, Quatre Bornes/Palma, Vacoas/Phoenix, Curepipe/Forest Side, Mahébourg/Vieux Grand Port, Chemin Grenier/Bel Ombre, Case Noyale/Black River, Bambous, Petite Rivière, La Gaulette, Flacq/Argy, Goodlands, Grand Gaube and Triolet.

During curfew hours, residents in the affected areas must remain at home. However, several exemptions apply, including for essential service workers, law enforcement officers, medical staff, pharmacists and people who need to travel for medical reasons or to obtain essential supplies.

Travel to and from SSR International Airport and the Port of Port Louis is also permitted, subject to the conditions set out in the regulations.

Anyone found guilty of violating the curfew regulations could face a fine of up to Rs 50,000 and a prison sentence of up to five years.

Incidents During Curfew: 93 Arrested, Including 15 Minors

Following incidents during Tuesday night's curfew, police have so far arrested 93 people, including 15 minors.

Of those arrested, 43 remain in custody and are expected to appear before their respective district courts this Wednesday.

These figures are still provisional, with further updates expected in the coming hours.

Text by lexpress.mu

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