Indian High Commission condemns attack on High Commissioner

High Commission of India in the Maldives has "forcefully condemned" the attack on the High Commissioner’s car Monday evening.

In a statement released today, the High Commission said around 18:50 hrs on the 28 October, the Indian High Commission security guards observed on the close circuit TV that the culprit purposefully approached the Indian flag car, pelted two metallic objects at the car one of which smashed the rear windshield, and ran away thereafter.

“Significantly, besides several other bystanders across the road, a policeman also witnessed the entire act but did not react. It is evident that there was malicious intention to cause damage to the property and perhaps to the occupant of the car,” the High Commission stated.

The statement revealed that the High Commissioner was in the car just a few minutes before the attack.

“It is also a matter of great concern that such acts impact on our otherwise close and robust bilateral ties,” the High Commission said.

The High Commission urged for the culprit and the people behind the act to be apprehended and brought to justice.

“It would be pertinent to recall that the spouse of an Indian High Commission official was attacked earlier in January this year. The case continues to remain unresolved,” the statement read.

The statement concluded by thanking the President’s Office, former President Mohamed Nasheed, former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Presidential candidate, Abdulla Yameen for their statements of support.