The arrested eighteen individuals from Kolamaafushi, Gaaf Alif under terrorism charges after they vandalized a campaign office of ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) have been remanded for 15 days.
While the case is currently under investigation, the remands were extended by Gaaf Alif Villingiili on late Thursday.
Former Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem, who is the lawyer representing the charged 18 people from Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), stated that lawyers are trying to meet with each vandalized.
According to Shameem, it is not acceptable that they are being charged with terrorism for a case of vandalism.
In addition to Shameem, lawyer Mahfooz Saeed is also working on the case. Shameem highlighted that they are working on the case free of any charges as they want to stop the unconstitutional actions, inlined in favor of certain individuals.
MDP has been raising concerns, claiming that it is not justified when only people from MDP are arrested and punished for a crime where both parties are equally involved. MDP claim that this shows that the police are politically influenced.
PPM reported the attack, revealing that a considerable amount of damage was done to the campaign office, while 10 supporters of the party were injured during the attack.
Presidential candidate from the opposition, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (Ibu) is set to visit Kolamaafushi on his ongoing campaign trip. Despite requests from the Police to delay the trip, the opposition coalition has decided to go the island as per schedule.
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