Adam Azim released
Azim, the brother of jailed former Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim and shadow minister of the Maldives United Opposition, was interrogated over remarks made during an appearance on the private broadcaster Sangu TV.
14 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Adam Azim, a senior opposition figure arrested on charges of encouraging the government’s overthrow, has been released after nearly a week in police custody.
The police released him Wednesday afternoon without seeking to extend a six-day remand detention ordered by the criminal court.
Azim, the brother of jailed former Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim and shadow minister of the Maldives United Opposition, was interrogated over remarks made during an appearance on the private broadcaster Sangu TV.
He was accused of resisting or obstructing police or custodial officers (section 532 of the penal code), obstructing the administration of law and government function (section 533) and inciting rioting and forceful overthrow of the government (section 610).
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