Police Commissioner Ahmed Mohamed stated today that investigations so far suggest a motorcycle speeding on the Sinamalé Bridge highway early this morning intentionally hit a police officer who was on duty at the time.

In a statement released by the CP regarding the issue, he stated that he strongly condemns the dangerous incident where a motorcycle speeding hit a police officer performing his legal duty at a vehicle checkpoint on the Sinamalé Bridge highway, causing severe injuries to the officer.

The incident occurred early today close to 4:30 AM on the side traveling from Malé to Hulhumalé on the highway.

In the CP's statement, he said that as a result of being hit by the motorcycle speeding, the police officer's mouth was split open, in addition to suffering broken teeth and severe injuries, and that he is receiving treatment at ADK Hospital.

"Based on assessments made so far regarding this incident, it is believed to be an intentional act carried out with the objective of obstructing the special operation currently being conducted by the police against those who operate vehicles dangerously on the roads, psychologically weakening the police officers involved in this work, and forcing them back," the CP said.

The CP said that it has been noted that three additional motorcycles were involved in this matter at the time the incident occurred.

The CP said this incident occurred when the motorcycle, driving at a speed over 100 kilometers, sped towards the police officers on the road, hit the barricade set up by the police on the road, and simultaneously went on to hit the police officer on duty.

The CP said that the motorcycle involved in this act has been towed, and two people who were on the motorcycle have now been taken into police custody. He also said that two additional individuals and a motorcycle involved in the matter have been located and taken into police custody.

The CP said he gives full assurance that they will remain steadfast without faltering against physical and psychological intimidation targeted at police while fulfilling the legal duties entrusted to police to take legal action against those driving vehicles dangerously in a manner that disrupts road peace and creates public fear, and to ensure public safety and security.

At the same time, the CP said he also gives full assurance that this operation will continue without interruption, without faltering against such actions carried out to obstruct in various ways and halt the work of the police.

The CP said that legal actions that can be taken against those who commit such acts will be further tightened within the legal frameworks.