Inspector of Police Ahmed Shiyam has resumed duties with the Maldives Police Service after the High Court overturned his 2014 dismissal and ordered his reinstatement, 12 years later. The High Court also ordered the state to pay his accrued salary and allowances, but the state has appealed that part to the Supreme Court, which is expected to decide whether the compensation stands.
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He said Wednesday marked his first day reporting to police headquarters in uniform.
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Serving in the police uniform has always been a source of pride for me. After all these years, and with the support of many people, I am able to return to duty
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Inspector of Police Ahmed Shiyam has resumed duties with the Maldives Police Service following a High Court ruling ordering his reinstatement, 12 years after his dismissal from the force.
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Shiyam later appealed the decision at the High Court, which overturned the Civil Court judgment and ordered that he be returned to service.
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However, the state has appealed that part of the ruling to the Supreme Court.
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