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Sri Lankan police to support Maldives Police Service

01 Jun 2013, 11:32 AM

Minivan News

Inspector General of Sri Lankan Police Mr N K Illangakoon has “reassured” President Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik that Sri Lanka will continue to provide support and cooperation to strengthen the Maldives Police Service, during a meeting held in the President’s Office.

Waheed highlighted the “political challenges” the Maldives police face and “commended” their professionalism while executing their duties.

Waheed and Illangakoon further discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations, “especially in the area of police service”.

Amnesty International have accused police of using disproportionate force against protesters.

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