Two men arrested playing football during President’s visit to Kan’ditheemu
30 Jan 2013, 7:14 PM
Leah Malone
Two men were arrested while playing football on Kan’ditheemu island in Shaviyani Atoll during President Dr Waheed Hassan Manik’s visit on January 26, one of whom remains in police custody.
Police Spokesperson Hassan Haneef confirmed to Minivan News that “one person from Kan’ditheemu island in Shaviyani Atoll has been arrested for obstructing police duty and is being held [in the regional capital] Funadhoo for 10 days.”
A source with knowledge of the police investigation confirmed two men had initially been taken into police custody, however one was released without charge.
“The police are responsible for security issues and made a decision based on the rule of law,” Kan’ditheemu Island Council President Nasrullah told Minivan News.
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