Taxi drivers' arrest appealed at High Court

The case of two taxi drivers who were remanded is being appealed at High Court.

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The taxi drivers who were arrested in the recent protest -- Photo: Police

Ameera Osmanagic

2024-12-13 19:07:39

The arrest and detention of two taxi drivers for allegedly blocking the road and obstructing public movement during a protest in Hulhumalé on Wednesday, has been appealed at the High Court.

While a total of three drivers were initially arrested, one was released on conditional bail. The trio have been identified as Mohamed Shamin (39) Ahmed Shabeen (33) and Nouman Ahmed (36). Shaamin and Shabeen were remanded for five days by a local court while Nouman was granted bail.

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