Four soldiers fired and placed under investigation
Four of the eight soldiers arrested earlier this month on charges of conspiring to oust the Yameen administration have been dismissed and placed under investigation
23 Aug 2016, 9:00 AM
Four soldiers arrested on charges of conspiring to overthrow President Abdulla Yameen’s administration have been dismissed, the Maldives Independent understands.
Some eight soldiers were detained at the military barracks earlier this month on charges of canvassing for support within the Maldives National Defence Forces for Yameen’s ouster, according to new information from military sources.
The four were fired on charges on violating military conduct on Thursday. Some had their phones confiscated and were placed under investigation.
Ismail Ali, the police spokesman, confirmed that the police are investigating soldiers, but declined to comment on the charges against them.
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