Police chief assures disciplinary action against errant officers
Areef’s remarks followed the transfer of four Specialist Operations policemen involved in clashes with two gangs in Malé last month to other departments. According to local media, four SO officers of the corporal rank were transferred to gate duty as well as the marine police and human resource departments.
05 May 2016, 9:00 AM
Commissioner of Police Ahmed Areef vowed to take disciplinary action against police officers who violate the law, stressing that all police officers must uphold the law.
His remarks follow media reports of the transfer of four Specialist Operations policemen involved in clashes with two gangs in Malé last month to other departments. According to local media, four SO officers of the corporal rank were transferred to gate duty as well as the marine police and human resource departments.
He was speaking at a ceremony held to acknowledge staff who organised celebratory events for the 83rd anniversary of the Maldives Police Service.
However, a police spokesperson told The Maldives Independent that he was unaware of such a change.
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