PIC requests punishment of officers for unlawful arrest of Thulhaadhoo Council president
20 Jun 2013, 7:25 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
The Police Integrity Commission (PIC) has recommended the Home Ministry take action against police officers involved in the arrest of Thulhaadhoo Island Council President Ahmed Rasheed earlier this year, according to media reports.
On January 26, 2013, police arrested Rasheed on charges of creating unrest while participating in a protest against Adhaalath Party Leader Sheikh Imran Abdulla when he arrived on Thulhaadhoo.
Along with Rasheed and island council member Ziyau Rasheed Ibraim, 11 people were arrested over their alleged involvement in confrontations on the island.
The PIC’s recommendation was made after investigating a complaint filed by Rasheed contending that his arrest had been unlawful.
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