Deputy Leader of Gaumee Party Matheen and Sandhaanu Ahanmaidhy arrested

Police have arrested Gaumee Party’s Council Member Sandhaanu Ahanmaidhy and Deputy Leader Abdul Matheen, under accusations of the spread of unauthenticated information.

According to Ahanmaidhy’s Lawyer Dr Hassan Saeed, the reasons for Ahanmaidhy’s arrest were certain statements he made at the Police Headquarters, and to prevent him speaking similarly in public. He also said that the Police have assured to inform the reason for his arrest within 24 hours.

Hassan said that a case will be filed to release Ahanmaidhy as soon as the Court opens tomorrow.

Deputy Leader of Gaumee Party Matheen was arrested and taken onboard a boat in front of the Police Headquarters, when he called for the resignation of Home Minister Hassan Afeef who was entering the Police Headquarters at that moment.

Deputy Leader of Gaumee Party Dr Mohamed Jameel was also summoned to the Police Headquarters last night, as requested by President Nasheed, under accusations of spreading unauthenticated information. However, he was released after about three hours.

Police Media Official said that Matheen was arrested for failure to comply with Police Officers, and that Ahanmaidhy was arrested regarding a case being investigated by the Police, of which further information cannot be revealed at the moment.