The two individuals arrested in connection to the attack on Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem on Wednesday has been remanded in custody until the trial has been concluded.
The two individuals arrested in connection to the attack on Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem on Wednesday has been remanded in custody until the trial has been concluded.
Police announced the arrests on Thursday, adding that it had "not taken many days" for them to make arrests in the case, and that all efforts are being made to expedite investigations.
Shameem was attacked in front of his home near Noor Mosque on Wednesday morning while he was returning home after dropping his child off at school.
The assailants were two individuals riding on a motorcycle, concealing their faces by wearing helmets. They are believed to have been following the PG for hours before the attack.
The attackers attempted to hit Shameem on the head with a hammer, however Shameem managed to take defensive action, resulting in him sustaining injuries to his left forearm instead.
Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau said that the attack on the PG was premeditated and well planned in a manner attempting to conceal the identities of those involved.
In light of similar attacks in the past, police said that it is likely that there are additional individuals involved behind the attack besides the two assailants.
The Commissioner asserted that the police services will not allow space for such attacks to be committed in the country, and that the case is being investigated as a high priority matter.
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