Police to sack two officers involved in Rilwan's case

Professional Standards Command (PSC) of Maldives Police Service, on Sunday, decided to dismiss two officers who were accused of attempting to produce a passport and falsify proof that missing journalist Ahmed Rilwan had left the country.

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Police officers during the special operation conducted as part of the Commission on Investigation of Murders and Enforced Disappearances' probe into the case of missing journalist Ahmed Rilwan, in September 2019. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Shahudha Mohamed

2019-09-15 14:54:11

Professional Standards Command (PSC) of Maldives Police Service, on Sunday, decided to dismiss two officers who were accused of attempting to produce a passport and falsify proof that missing journalist Ahmed Rilwan had left the country.

Although the board made this decision, Mohamed Jinah and Ibrahim Riffath who worked in Police Intelligence, have yet to be officially fired from their posts.

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