{"id":2232,"date":"2026-05-17T22:43:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T18:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dharmictimes.mu\/?p=2232"},"modified":"2026-05-17T22:54:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T18:54:08","slug":"breaking-news-camp-thorel-illegal-and-dangerous-use-of-unlicensed-quad-bikes-on-health-track-seems-to-be-cause-of-trouble","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dharmictimes.mu\/index.php\/2026\/05\/17\/breaking-news-camp-thorel-illegal-and-dangerous-use-of-unlicensed-quad-bikes-on-health-track-seems-to-be-cause-of-trouble\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS: CAMP THOREL \u2013 ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS USE OF UNLICENSED QUAD BIKES ON HEALTH-TRACK SEEMS TO BE CAUSE OF TROUBLE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"postie-post\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">New information emerging from Camp Thorel suggests that the tensions and violence reported today may have originated from repeated use of powerful quad bikes on a public health promenade regularly used by families, joggers, elderly persons, and children.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">According to several local testimonies, residents had allegedly been complaining for nearly a week about groups riding quad bikes aggressively in the area, despite repeated warnings from inhabitants that the site is a public health-track and not an off-road racing zone.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Witnesses claim the riders returned again today, leading to another confrontation with residents and persons present on site. The situation reportedly escalated rapidly afterwards.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Sources on the ground allege that:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 dangerous riding had been ongoing for several days;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 local residents had repeatedly objected to the activity;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 tensions increased after another warning was issued today;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 weapons were allegedly produced during the altercation;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 at least one police officer and another individual were injured and taken to hospital.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Videos and screenshots circulating online appear to show growing anger among inhabitants who say the area had become unsafe due to reckless quad activity.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The exact sequence of events remains under investigation, but many residents insist the incident did not happen \u201cwithout reason\u201d and followed days of complaints about dangerous behaviour in a public area meant for health and recreational activities.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Authorities are expected to investigate:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Whether the quad bikes were authorised for use in the area;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Whether the riders possessed the necessary permits and registrations;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 Whether weapons were used during the confrontation;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2022 <br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dharmictimes.mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1000300371.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"><\/p>\n<p>and the circumstances that led to the injuries reported.<\/p><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The situation remains tense tonight in Camp Thorel as police and emergency services continue operations in the region.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">More updates expected.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">#CampThorel #Mauritius #BreakingNews #QuadBike #PublicSafety #Maurice #HealthTrack #Police #NewsUpdate<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Views: 299<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to several local testimonies, residents had allegedly been complaining for nearly a week about groups riding quad bikes aggressively in the area, despite repeated warnings from inhabitants that the site is a public health-track and not an off-road racing zone.<\/p>\n<p>Witnesses claim the riders returned again today, leading to another confrontation with residents and persons present on site. The situation reportedly escalated rapidly afterwards.<\/p>\n<p>Sources on the ground allege that:<br \/>\n\u2022 dangerous riding had been ongoing for several days;<br \/>\n\u2022 local residents had repeatedly objected to the activity;<br \/>\n\u2022 tensions increased after another warning was issued today;<br \/>\n\u2022 weapons were allegedly produced during the altercation;<br \/>\n\u2022 at least one police officer and another individual were injured and taken to hospital.<\/p>\n<p>#CampThorel #Mauritius #BreakingNews #QuadBike #PublicSafety #Maurice #HealthTrack #Police 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