HRCM launches investigation into allegations of police brutality against minors
08 Dec 2013, 3:04 PM
Mariyath Mohamed
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has begun investigating a case of alleged brutality and torture by police during the arrest of two minors.
“While I can confirm that such an investigation has been launched, we cannot reveal much details yet as the investigation is just in its beginning stages,” HRCM Member Jeehan Mahmoodh told Minivan News today.
Police have responded by saying that they are not aware of the case to which the HRCM is referring.
Jeehan stated that the commission had received the related complaint in the early hours of Thursday, December 5. According to her, the commission has sent an investigation team to meet with the victims within 24 hours of their arrest.
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