Saturday, January 19, 2008

4 arrested in Velidhoo for causing violence






Four people have been arrested in Velidhoo of Noonu under charges of causing disturbances and violence.

An anonymous Velidhoo resident told Velidhoo News that these people threw stones and rocks on to the roof of houses to disturb the people when the people were sleeping. The anonymous resident said when the people informed the police of these incidents, there was response from them. He further told Velidhoo Community that the lack of response from the police caused the people to come out and face these rowdy people and consequently some fighting went on.

However the police did arrive, and arrested them said the informant. According to him, one of the person’s head was injured during the arrest; while another received some severe injuries said the informant. He also said these rowdy people has records of criminal activities and has been taken to Station on several occasions.

According to Maldives Police Services, 4 people were arrested in Velidhoo yesterday night on charges of causing disturbances and causing violence. Police informs that these were arrested on information received from the people some time yesterday night. Police also said that the matter is now under investigations.

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