Police refuses to disclose information regarding MoniCon order

Maldives Police Service has refused to disclose information to the media regarding the High Court’s decision on the request for Monitor and Control (MoniCon) orders against nine individuals deemed to be a danger to society.

Local media sources have reported the High Court has granted the request for MoniCon orders against nine gang members.

When asked about the reports, the police media official said the police was doing everything necessary to execute the MoniCon orders. However, the media official refused to disclose whether the MoniCon orders have been issued or not.

The High Court was not immediately available for comment regarding the reports.

The police had originally requested MoniCon orders against 16 individuals, the request was later reviewed by the MoniCon Committee which decided to request for MoniCon orders to be issued against only nine of those individuals.

Members of the MoniCon Committee include Minister of Home Affairs Azleen Ahmed, Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. Mohamed Shainee, Minister of Finance and Treasury Ahmed Munawwar, and Commissioner of Police Ahmed Areef.