Minister of Home Affairs Umar Naseer said that the authorities will investigate the matter in the claims made by former President Nasheed regarding Police having a hand in chopping down of arecanut palm trees planted in Majeedhee Magu.
In the MDP gathering on Saturday night، President Nasheed has accused certain police officers belonging to Special Operations Unit of having a hand in the chopping down of the palm trees. He also revealed detailed information of the officers – including the unit and service numbers – during a press conference held at Male’ City Council Secretariat on Tuesday.
Home Minister tweeted on Tuesday saying that the authorities will investigate the matters claimed by President Nasheed.
He also said that he have asked Police Integrity Commission to investigate the case to see if a Police have a hand in the crime، or why Police could not stop the crime.
Will investigate RNasheed's claim. Yesterday I've asked PIC to investigate that. Govt will NOT hide any wrong doing by Police، if any.
— Umar Naseer (@UmarNaseerPPM) October 28، 2014
In a second tweet he sent، Minister Umar said that he has asked all the Police Executives to assist the PIC in their investigation، and that the Government will not ask the defense and security authorities to carry out anything unlawful.