Raajje TV journalist alleges attempted assault by government officials
Raajje TV COO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa alleged that Abdul Shukoor Abdulla, executive coordinator at the youth ministry, and Ahmed Mamdhooh, deputy managing director of the state-owned Maldives Road Development Corporation, attempted to assault him inside the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital on Monday.
30 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
Hussain Fiyaz Moosa, the opposition-aligned broadcaster Raajje TV’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), has alleged that two senior government officials attempted to assault him on Monday.
The officials were Abdul Shukoor Abdulla, executive coordinator at the youth ministry, and Ahmed Mamdhooh, deputy managing director of the state-owned Maldives Road Development Corporation (MRDC). The pair deny the allegations.
Fiyaz told The Maldives Independent that the incident occurred while he was trying to take photos at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) after the first lady and other victims of a blast on the president’s speedboat were brought to the hospital.
Fiyaz said police officers at the government-operated hospital insisted that he could not take photos and told him that he could be arrested.
Become a member
Get full access to our archive and personalise your experience.
Already a member?
Discussion
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
No comments yet. Be the first to join the conversation!
Join the Conversation
Sign in to share your thoughts under an alias and take part in the discussion. Independent journalism thrives on open, respectful debate — your voice matters.
