Three Police Officers who were involved in rescue efforts following the capsizing of a landing craft near K. Gaafaru on July 31 have been awarded Gold Medals for saving lives.
Police said that the three officers have been awarded Gold Medals in recognition of their courageous acts in saving the lives of persons in distress following the capsizing of the Hawks Voyage landing craft.
The medals were presented by Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed at a special ceremony held at the Shaheed Hussain Adam Building, police headquarters.
The three officers who received the Gold Medals are Senior Sergeant Ahmed Amir, Constable Mohamed Lahfan, and Constable Ali Zidhan.
Police said that 10 people aboard the vessel had been thrown overboard when the Hawks Voyage landing craft capsized. These three officers worked courageously to save the individuals, showing immense bravery even in the face of rough seas and bad weather. Through their efforts, eight of the individuals were rescued.
The other two persons went missing at sea during the incident. Despite several efforts over a long period of time by the MNDF's Coastguard, these two persons were not found.
The Commissioner of Police praised the three officers for showing exemplary conduct and bravery even in the face of personal danger, which are characteristics that must be shared by all officers.
