Phone call recording exists as evidence against Javid

It has been revealed that a phone call recording exists as evidence against Abdullah Javid, arrested in relation to the assassination of Ungoofaaru MP Dr Afrasheem Ali.

This was revealed in the High Court ruling on the case appealed by Javid following the extension of his detention period by 15 days by Criminal Court.

High Court supported Criminal Court’s decision to extend his detention period, and said that evidence collected against Javid include a phone call recording as well as statements obtained during the investigation process, which are reasonable evidences for a criminal offence.

High Court also responded to Javid’s claim that he was not informed of the evidence against him when Criminal Court extended his detention period, and said that the Court session to determine a person’s detention period is not for questioning and debating on the evidence collected against the suspect.

High Court said that Criminal Court extended his detention period because the possibility existed of him influencing the evidence, and because releasing him could threaten safety in the society.

Police have sent cases against persons physically involved in the murder of Dr Afrasheem Ali to PG Office, namely Hussain Humam Ahmed of H. Lobby, Ali Shaan of H. Hicoast, and a minor below 18 who acted as the lookout near the house while the murder took place.

Police said that MVR 4 million was offered to the gang in Male’ that carried out the murder. Commissioner of Police Abdullah Riyaz said at the most recent press conference on the case, that two people who provided funds for the murder have been arrested by the Police.

President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik said while speaking in Ga. Dhaandhoo last night that he is saddened by the fact that money was offered to the group that murdered Dr Afrasheem Ali. He assured to work towards preventing such incidents in the future.