Another MDP activist arrested in connection with party protests
9 ސެޕްޓެމްބަރު 2026 | ބުދަ 07:47MDP activist Mohamed Shamin has been arrested under a court order for allegedly breaching police barricades, damaging property, and obstructing law enforcement officers. In support of the charges, police have submitted significant evidence against him, including CCTV footage and intelligence reports.
The arrest of MDP activist, Mohamed Shamin. | Social Media
MDP activist Mohamed Shamin has been arrested in connection with a protest held by the party on Friday night, August 28.
He was taken into custody under a court order, which states that he is accused of crossing police barricades and entering a restricted area.
The court order stated that he was being taken into custody for the sake of public safety and security.
Additional allegations against him include property damage, obstruction of justice, and obstructing a law enforcement officer.
Police have submitted several pieces of evidence against the suspect, including snapshots from CCTV footage, statements from officers who attended the scene, and an intelligence report.
Maimoon Ahmed, Vice President of the MDP Youth Wing, was also arrested under a court order in connection with the same case. However, the court ordered his release this past Sunday.
