Police unable to protect Maldives’ oldest cemetery from vandalism
The police have decided to appeal a magistrate court order to protect a 900-year-old cemetery in the Meedhoo ward of Addu City after ancient tombstones were vandalised.
26 Feb 2017, 9:00 AM
The Maldives Police Service has decided to appeal an order by a magistrate court to protect a 900-year-old cemetery in Addu City after ancient tombstones were vandalised.
The magistrate court of the Meedhoo ward in Addu City issued the order after a member of the public filed a case Wednesday seeking protection for the historic site.
A police spokeswoman said officers in the southernmost atoll are maintaining security at the cemetery in compliance with the order. But the police are preparing to file an appeal before the high court.
The spokeswoman declined to comment on the grounds for the appeal. But a police official familiar with the situation told the Maldives Independent on the condition of anonymity that Addu City police station lacks the resources to post officers at the site on a 24-hour basis.
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