Maldives Police Service has urged against holding Progressive Party of Maldives’ (PPM) protest scheduled for this Friday in Male’ City, as part of its ‘India Out’ campaign.
In a statement released today, Police stated the protest will not be held in accordance with the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Act and poses high risks to public safety and security. Moreover, the protest is set to obstruct public transportation and other services by blocking Male’ roads using a large number of vehicles and involving criminal gangs to take part in the protest.
Police also stated that they will be conducting searches of vehicles taking part in the protest.
‘India Out’ is a campaign lead by former President Abdulla Yameen and his party to protest against the presence of Indian military personnel in Maldives.
