Villingili observes moment of silence in memory of assault victim
17 Apr 2011, 3:06 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
A group of about 200 people living in Villingili on Friday observed a moment of silence to commemorate Ahmed Mirza, 25, who died after suffering severe injuries to his head in a violent attack last week.
The group marched on the streets of Villingili calling for the death penalty to be issued to murderers. Demonstrators also marched towards the houses of five suspects arrested in connection with the case and gathered outside.
Media reported that police blocked the entrance of the houses as demonstrators gathered around.
The march was also attended by opposition Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) MP Ahmed Nihan and family members of Mirza, and ended peacefully at the Children’s Park in Villingili where Mirza was last sitting before he was attacked
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