Court orders reinstatement of ex-president’s bodyguard
The civil court ordered the defence ministry on Monday to reinstate a senior military officer who was unfairly dismissed in the wake of President Abdulla Yameen’s inauguration in November 2013. Sergeant Major Naushad Ali was among nine high-ranking officers fired over accusations of sowing discord within the military ahead of the 2013 presidential election.
20 Sep 2016, 9:00 AM
The civil court ordered the defence ministry on Monday to reinstate a senior military officer who was unfairly dismissed in the wake of President Abdulla Yameen’s inauguration in November 2013.
Sergeant Major Naushad Ali was among nine high-ranking officers fired over accusations of sowing discord within the military ahead of the 2013 presidential election.
The civil court first ordered his reinstatement in October 2014 but the ruling was challenged before the high court. However, the appellate court refused to hear the appeal, a decision that was later upheld upon review by the supreme court.
Citing the failed appeals in its judgment yesterday, the civil court ordered the defence ministry to reinstate Naushad within 14 days and to compensate him for lost salary and allowances.
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