Police to investigate vandalism of Supreme Court
24 Oct 2010, 4:36 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
Police have launched an investigation into the last week’s vandalism of the Supreme Court, the former palace of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, after black oil was sprayed onto the walls of the building,
The vandalism occurred during a week of opposition-led protests, triggered by a disagreement with the government over the process of endorsing the reappointment of cabinet ministers. The Supreme Court last week ordered the parliament to delay the cabinet endorsement until the court delivers a ruling.
The court also issued a statement calling the act “disgraceful”, claiming that it “tarnishes the reputation of the court.”
The Supreme Court has now filed the case with police. Sub-Inspector Ahmed Shiyam said police were investigating the matter, but that so far nobody had been arrested in connection with the crime.
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