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Shifan removed as Police Spokesperson, Arif appointed

Assistant Commissioner of Police Ahmed Shifan has been removed as Chief Spokesperson of the Maldives Police Service. He was appointed to the role in February 2024, and his removal was confirmed today. No new responsibilities have been assigned to him yet. Arif has been appointed as the new police Spokesperson, having previously served in the Strategic Planning and Legal Services Department and the Gang Crimes Department. The change is part of recent adjustments to the police service's administrative structure.

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Assistant Commissioner of Police Ahmed Shifan has been removed as Chief Spokesperson of the Maldives Police Service. He was appointed to the role in February 2024, and his removal was confirmed today. No new responsibilities have been assigned to him yet. Arif has been appointed as the new police Spokesperson, having previously served in the Strategic Planning and Legal Services Department and the Gang Crimes Department. The change is part of recent adjustments to the police service's administrative structure.

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