Ex-Police Chief Rebukes Police Spokesperson’s ‘Irresponsible’ Crime Surge Claims

Former Police Commissioner Mohamed Hameed criticized Maldives Police Service spokesperson Ahmed Shifan for attributing a recent crime surge in the Malé region to decisions by the previous Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) government. Hameed called the comments 'irresponsible' and damaging to police reputation. He also condemned government interference in parole and clemency processes, urging the police to focus on accountability rather than blame. The controversy began after Shifan's remarks, which the MDP dismissed as baseless and politically motivated. Hameed spoke at a police graduation ceremony.

Former Police Commissioner Mohamed Hameed criticized Maldives Police Service spokesperson Ahmed Shifan for attributing a recent crime surge in the Malé region to decisions by the previous Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) government. Hameed called the comments 'irresponsible' and damaging to police reputation. He also condemned government interference in parole and clemency processes, urging the police to focus on accountability rather than blame. The controversy began after Shifan's remarks, which the MDP dismissed as baseless and politically motivated. Hameed spoke at a police graduation ceremony.

Former Police Commissioner Mohamed Hameed criticized Maldives Police Service spokesperson Ahmed Shifan for attributing a recent crime surge in the Malé region to decisions by the previous Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) government. Hameed called the comments 'irresponsible' and damaging to police reputation. He also condemned government interference in parole and clemency processes, urging the police to focus on accountability rather than blame. The controversy began after Shifan's remarks, which the MDP dismissed as baseless and politically motivated. Hameed spoke at a police graduation ceremony.

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