Captain Danasegran Pather, born 8 November 1968, age 56 at death. Devoted father of one (child 18 at time of death). Served SAPS for 36 years from appointment 9 June 1988. Stationed at SAPS Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal (station commander per press). On the evening of 14 December 2024, with Warrant Officer Moses Dumsani Ndlovu (Mandla Dumsani), attending a shooting scene when the armed suspect returned; Ndlovu fatally shot intercepting the suspect; Pather caught in crossfire while attempting to protect his colleague and manage the threat, died at the scene; suspect escaped under cover of darkness; later exchange of gunfire endangered nearby residents; murder case under active investigation. Press also used form Danasagren Naveen Pather. Name engraved on Wall of Remembrance for the 2024/2025 Roll of Honour (SAPS Commemoration magazine joint honour with WO Ndlovu; Annual Report PERSAL 0620057-5).
South African Police Memorial, Union Buildings, Pretoria (1984). https://artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes_mob.php?bldgid=14414
SAPS Annual Report 2024/2025, Roll of Honour (1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025; 27 members). https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202511/south-african-police-service-annual-report-2024-2025.pdf
SAPS Commemoration magazine / Wall of Remembrance 2024/2025. https://www.saps.gov.za/resource_centre/publications/police_mag/documents/20255/commemoration%20magazine%20(2).pdf (Israeli Fallen Soldiers & Victims of Terrorism database — search by name)