PIC requested to investigate claims of police involvement in cutting down trees on Majeedee Magu

Minister of Home Affairs Umar Naseer has requested the Police Integrity Commission (PIC) to investigate whether there was any involvement by police officers in cutting down the trees on Majeedee Magu.

The minister’s request, which he made yesterday and announced on Twitter today, comes following allegations by former President Mohamed Nasheed.

Will investigate RNasheed's claim. Yesterday I've asked PIC to investigate that. Govt will NOT hide any wrong doing by Police, if any.

— Umar Naseer (@UmarNaseerPPM) October 28, 2014

In a separate tweet, he said that he has also asked police executives to assist the PIC in their investigation.

I've also asked all Police Executives to asst PIC in their investigation. This govt will NOT ask Police/MNDF to carryout anything unlawful.

— Umar Naseer (@UmarNaseerPPM) October 28, 2014

President of PIC Fathimath Sareera Ali Shareef has confirmed to Sun Online that the commission received a request in this regard from the Home Minister yesterday.

Sareera said that the issue is under investigation, and a case will be filed to the Prosecutor General’s Office if the commission is able to gather sufficient evidence.

She added that the investigation report will be published upon the conclusion of the investigation.