Saturday, November 19, 2011

Police arrest 10 people over Friday night protests

A protest march organised by PPM activists to condemn those responsible for erecting statues in Addu City ended with police intervening to arrest some people.

female riot police arresting a woman
The protesters called on the government to destroy the SAARC monuments depicting idols and idol worship in Addu City.

The protesters gathered at Artificial Beach area began to march towards the Presidential Palace when police in riot gear stopped them.

Police media official Ahmed Shiyam said all those arrested on the night have been released.

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Written by: Ibrahim Nazim
17 November 2011, Thursday
21 Thw al-Hijjah 1432


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