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Police summon JSC member over criminal charge

Police have summoned the president's representative at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for an ongoing criminal investigation.

May 25, 2013
Azlif arrested on different charge

The army officer accused of plotting to kill former Ungoofaru MP Dr Afrasheem Ali was arrested by police in another case, Haveeru has learnt.

May 24, 2013
Judicial failings liable for rights abuse: AI

Serious failings in the Maldives justice system perpetuated impunity for human rights violations in the country last year, Amnesty International said today.

May 23, 2013
PG's stand to decide next move in MP murder

Although Hussain Humam Ahmed had confessed to the murder of Ungoofaaru MP Dr Afrasheem Ali and named others involved in the high profile crime, Police will wait to determine the stand of prosecutors before taking any further action in the case, Police Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz said.

May 22, 2013
Two stab victims still in critical condition

Two of the victims injured in the recent spate of stabbing attacks in Male are still in critical condition, Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) has said today.

May 21, 2013 1 comment
Special task force set up to quell gangs

Police have set up a special task force in a bid to quell the growing gang related crimes in the Maldives, Police Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz said Monday.

May 20, 2013 4 comments
Report delays Shifan's murder case appeal

State will file Ali 'Tholhi Pele' Shifan's murder case for appeal as soon as the trial report is received from the Criminal Court, Prosecutor General (PG) Ahmed Muizzu said Sunday.

May 19, 2013
Acquitted murder suspect among stab victims

One of the injured victims in the recent spate of stabbing attacks in Male is Mohamed Saifan who was a suspect acquitted in the murder of Ali 'Tholhi Pele' Shifan, Police said.

May 19, 2013 3 comments
Winning candidate will have support of Police

Police will offer 100 percent assistance to the candidate who wins the upcoming presidential elections, Police Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz assured on Saturday.

May 18, 2013 3 comments
Artur brothers' partners turn themselves in

The partner of the company registered by the notorious Artur brothers in Maldives and one of the two locals linked to the brothers sought by Police have turned themselves in, Police Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz said Thursday.

May 17, 2013 3 comments